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 Wit inflects the voice without subsuming it, which in turn gives the anecdote a touch of authentic eavesdrop. — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026 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

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Verb

Phoebe Bridgers, in her first film role, pulls off an uncanny transformation as a decoy who bends lines of age and gender.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
The instrument bends to Brunious’ will, bellowing cheerfully into the night.

— Tracy Teo, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of bends

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Ukiah to Boonville Head southwest on Highway 253, a two-lane road that curves through a dense forest.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
Out front, a striking carport canopy dramatically curves over the angled driveway, suspended by slender steel support columns.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of curves

Verb

Given the enormous energy packed away in Category 5 hurricanes, this could mean a prolonged cooler and drier period early next week, or the complete opposite if Polo veers too far east.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Steeped in a deep value investment philosophy that often veers toward the contrarian, the tough housing environment could provide rich targets for Berkshire, which sat on a war chest of some $367 billion at the end of June.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of veers

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According to Heaton, the single-lot sale reflects a broader appetite for big historical archives, rather than one-off celebrity documents.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
South Korea’s caution also reflects the risk of cost overruns and uncertainty over long-term LNG demand.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reflects

Verb

Picture a doorman who checks your ID with great care, then waves you into any apartment in the building.

— Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
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

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