incurve

verb

Definition of incurvenext
as in to reflect

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incurve
  1. reflect
  2. curve
  3. arc
  4. inflect
  5. bow
  6. round
Verb
  • To critics, Altman's potential for immense personal gains under the new structure reflects a stark departure from Altman's previous stance that accepting equity in the company might conflict with OpenAI's mission to serve humanity—not enrich its leadership.
    Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The fragile, almost brittle treble of the guitar and the exuberance of the drums don’t obscure the misery of this line but, rather, reflect and transmute it.
    Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of reflect
Verb
  • The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.
    Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of curve
Verb
  • Out of her back rises a cluster of white cables arcing far up to the roof.
    Jaron Lanier, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The galaxy’s face-on orientation toward our planet allows for a spectacular view of its arcing arms—and produces the red, star-like diffraction spikes, which come from Webb’s contribution to the composite image.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2024
Definition of arc
Verb
  • This was a good sign that business is bottoming and will inflect positively next year.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Gaudy, sweaty, and drenched in glitter, Zoolander was as high-concept as Hollywood comedies got in its era, a Pop Art–inflected karate thriller with a Nyquil-drunk fever-dream rhythm and the dialogue of an early Apatow stoner buddy flick.
    Sean Malin, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of inflect
Verb
  • Keep in mind that Dylan, despite his legendary status, can be niche compared with out music icons at the cinema, e.g., Elvis ($31.2M opening) and Elton John (Rocketman bowed to $25.7M in May 2019).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Not only the lisping child, but those whose frames are bowed down by the weight of time, worship around the Christmas shrine, and are willing devotees to its vivifying delights.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bow
Verb
  • Gallatin High's Eliza Wilber was third, Cane Ridge High's David Groves fourth and Mt. Juliet's Nathaniel James rounded out the top five in the poll.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Michael Che, Colin Jost, James Austin Johnson, Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Sarah Sherman and Kenan Thompson round out the remainder of the cast.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of round
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“Incurve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurve. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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