as in to curve
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 inflect
Some audiences considered her rendition offensive and that may inflect reactions to the on stage curtsy from 2019.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
While unwelcome, this might have been dismissed as a fickle and politically inflected data series had it not been preceded by Walmart’s cautious first-quarter guidance, the shortfall in January retail sales, a soft services-sector gauge and rollovers in some travel-and-dining stocks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
The monkey doesn’t move (except to bang its drum), nor inflect any direct violence.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
Further, the stock’s smoothing mechanism (150-day moving average) just now is inflecting and turning down.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
While unwelcome, this might have been dismissed as a fickle and politically inflected data series had it not been preceded by Walmart’s cautious first-quarter guidance, the shortfall in January retail sales, a soft services-sector gauge and rollovers in some travel-and-dining stocks.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
The monkey doesn’t move (except to bang its drum), nor inflect any direct violence.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2025
Further, the stock’s smoothing mechanism (150-day moving average) just now is inflecting and turning down.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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The glass lobby curves around this view and outside is a huge pool deck with bar and lost of open-air seating.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Highlights in the Land of Enchantment include curving through Apache Canyon, sidling along the red sandstone cliffs near Gallup, and marveling at the barren lava fields of El Malpais National Monument and National Conservation Area.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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Special mention for the movement direction by Lynne Page: McCartney’s contortions and bends at odd angles contribute no small amount to the overall creepy thriller vibe.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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Past photos have shown the R&B global star bending fans over, picking them up and even giving them kisses on the cheek.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Engaging residents in the planning process to ensure that development reflects community values and priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Legends Hotel Peyton Premium Smooth Sateen Bed Sheet Set, $244 To streamline our list, all prices shown reflect queen-size picks.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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Authorities believe Souza was traveling on the highway when the truck veered and landed in the river, Fox2 reported.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Several looks veered away from tradition and were not a typical bridal white.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Inflect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflect. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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