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

When that many people are effectively self-funding their care, the market bends toward whatever makes cost predictable and navigation simple.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The story of McCarthy’s life was written on this winding street that snakes through a small, working-class corner of Pittsburgh where the Monongahela River bends.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of bends

Verb

Uganda, a country that curves around Lake Victoria, took on a completely different shape.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of curves

Verb

Despite the abundance of berries, the fragrance never veers into the medicinal territory that cherry can sometimes take on.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
The timepiece veers confidently into tool-watch territory, separating it from other precious-metal and bracelet Overseas models.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 July 2026

Definition of veers

Verb

Face filters can be advanced, but images may break if a scammer turns their head or is asked to stand and spin around, Whyte said.

— Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Garrett, the former seventh overall draft pick who turns 29 on Wednesday and will be under club control for two more seasons after this, suffered a torn UCL midway through the 2024 season.

— David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of turns

Verb

The Spa At the beach-level spa, the windows were left wide open during my 60-minute Salt Air Reset massage, making all-natural birdsong and waves the soundtrack of my treatment.

— Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
My son waves his hands through my light and laughs and laughs.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026