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

The liquid metal provides an electrical pathway that can deform with the surrounding rubber-like material instead of snapping when the skin bends or stretches.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
The hole gently bends from right to left, with fairway bunkers staggered along both sides.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 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

The choice, as Asli Pelit writes, reflects not only the show’s new storyline but also the sport’s changing reality.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of reflects

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

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