INFLECT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

inflect

verb

Definition of inflect

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 Cloud unit Azure and AI assistant Copilot are crucial drivers of the stock, and analysts argued that both are set to inflect. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 July 2026 On the outside the new face of the CLA is inflected with tri-star icons and glowing new tri-star headlights—a detail that denotes newer and fancier models—with a large Mercedes logo anchoring the grille. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 And bulls argue that xAI is early-stage; Grok’s integration into X gives it a distribution edge; and enterprise adoption curves for AI products can inflect sharply. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 June 2026 Fortunately, North Carolina’s Avetts aced the assignment with a soul-gripping version of George Harrison’s melodically rich proclamation of hope, this time inflected with fiddle and banjo. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflect

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When light passes this curvature, its usually straight path is curved.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The dining area sports a banquette that curves into the bay window.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of curve

Verb

This arrangement allows the robot’s body to bend, stretch, collapse, and change shape while maintaining its structural integrity.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
That dream was recently proved false, however, when a group of theoretical physicists found that no light-bending material can ever be fully transparent, owing to a quantum process that turns waves of light into waves of sound.

— Matthew von Hippel, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bend

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The letter argues that Democrats' midterm victories reflected support for policies including Medicare for All and higher taxes on the wealthy, and says Schumer is not the right person to advance those priorities.

— Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
This way, the final bill reflects exactly what a student chose to store.

— Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of reflect

Verb

The Air France flight appeared to veer into the takeoff path of the American Airlines flight and air traffic control said the planes were within a mile of one another.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Suvarna Mahal Housed within the Rambagh Palace, Suvarna Mahal veers away from almost everything else in the hotel.

— Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

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