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

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

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

Foreign issuers face a July 2028 GENIUS compliance deadline for access to US platforms, and some of the shrinkage likely reflects positioning around that clock.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The growing relationship reflects the increasing dominance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which together account for more than half of the Kospi index.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 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