as in to curve
to change from a straight line or course to a curved one
tree limbs inflecting toward the trunk
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Recent Examples of inflect
In the first quarter, Pacific revenue grew 16% on double-digit capacity growth, with unit revenue inflecting positive.
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Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
How does that inflect your work as president, especially now?
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
Some audiences considered her rendition offensive and that may inflect reactions to the on stage curtsy from 2019.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
While unwelcome, this might have been dismissed as a fickle and politically inflected data series had it not been preceded by Walmart’s cautious first-quarter guidance, the shortfall in January retail sales, a soft services-sector gauge and rollovers in some travel-and-dining stocks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
How does that inflect your work as president, especially now?
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
Some audiences considered her rendition offensive and that may inflect reactions to the on stage curtsy from 2019.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
While unwelcome, this might have been dismissed as a fickle and politically inflected data series had it not been preceded by Walmart’s cautious first-quarter guidance, the shortfall in January retail sales, a soft services-sector gauge and rollovers in some travel-and-dining stocks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflect
Verb
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Jay Hook had a degree in engineering and was the rare pitcher who could explain how a curveball curves.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Her one-shoulder design was perfectly tailored to curve to her body for sleek yet stylish sophistication.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The organic mastic under the tile was allowing the tile to bend under the concentrated weight.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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And yet, the arc of history is not guaranteed to bend toward justice.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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This reflects the power of culture, which prioritizes collaboration over competition.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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That inclusivity is reflected behind the camera, too.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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After passengers swim in the ocean, the boat tours the coast, veering close to the jagged cliffs, sea caves, and waterfalls. 10.—
Rachel Ng,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
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With hyperpop-ish glee, Barbie veered between musical, slapstick comedy, and melodrama.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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“Inflect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflect. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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