INFLECTS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

inflects

verb

present tense third-person singular of inflect

as in bends

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 inflects Along the way, the Yale art historian inflects canonical works with fresh insight, shedding light on the two seasons into which the artist’s sculpture is relentlessly confined in art historical accounts. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflects

Verb

To have so much capability crammed into a phone that bends in half is a marvel.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Paolo Rossi, Italy vs West Germany, 1982 Claudio Gentile bends an inviting cross into the corridor of uncertainty, and the Italians are almost literally queuing up.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of bends

Verb

Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.

— Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Definition of curves

Verb

Instead, Orton leans into the immersive, dreamy sounds of Weather Alive to craft a new album that veers more closely toward late-night jazz clubs than music for the spacey set.

— David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026
That last flavor is augmented by the whiskey’s higher proof, which veers toward burn but pulls back at the last minute.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 2026

Definition of veers

Verb

Instead, the board has characterized the revisions as an effort to modernize its regulations and ensure the language reflects its long-standing philosophy that people should not be defined solely by their incarceration.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Patron 100 reflects a growing consumer interest in transparent production methods and high-quality ingredients.

— Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of reflects

Verb

The money can’t be accessed until the child turns 18, and only then for specific purposes, such as going to school, opening a business or buying a home.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Whereas a proper pull-up requires an overhand grip, swapping to an underhand hold turns the exercise into what less strenuous alternative?

— Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026