inflecting

verb

present participle of inflect
as in curving
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 inflecting Where so many of her predecessors came alive only on the dance floor, Ojeda allows her subject matter to reverberate through the novel, inflecting every sentence with its shivery rhythms. — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 When a company is growing at these rates while inflecting into real profitability, the multiple is less an obstacle. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflecting
  1. curving
  2. bending
  3. reflecting
  4. veering
  5. bowing
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  • That’s apt because the technological stroke that’s allowed Jamestown to revive One Times Square’s interiors is the evolution of digital screens that can slink along curving walls and respond to touch.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The unintended effect of low-density construction, restrictive zoning, and curving roads is a staggering increase in the distance between destinations.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of curving
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  • Laura, though, moved away rather than toward, bending to fit the angle of the rafters, searching for the cool shadow at her back.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For the flexibility assessment, the app guides you through various movements, such as raising your arms and bending your legs.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of bending
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  • In recent years, Nike has lost major athletes Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembélé to competitor brands, reflecting its waning dominance in the performance sportswear market.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But the numbers show that vouchers and charters schools are attracting a larger share of students each year, reflecting the popularity of school choice with Florida families.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflecting
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  • Wispy greens mixed with light beige tones give this one plenty of texture without veering into pumpkin-patch territory.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Starting on the first floor, veering just to the left of the elevators is a walk through ancient art history and humanity's relationship with myth and storytelling.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of veering
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  • The film continues a strong bond between two-time Oscar winner Pitt and Paramount, with their survival thriller Heart of the Beast bowing next weekend.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson, is set to open the Beyond Fest genre festival in Los Angeles after bowing in Venice.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bowing

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“Inflecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflecting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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