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as in to arch
to cause to turn away from a straight line
she bent the blade of the knife when she got it jammed in the drawer
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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
bent herself to the task for the rest of the day
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
bent all of his efforts toward making his first documentary film
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
attorneys bending the facts to put their client in the most favorable light
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as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another
bend a leash to the dog's collar
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
it's hard to see around that bend in the road, so be careful
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Recent Examples of bend
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Keeping your back pressed against the wall, enter a sitting position with your knees bent at around 90 degrees.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Around a bend, yellow wildflowers pop out of the underbrush, where curious deer and rustling ground squirrels (squinnies to this Iowan) startle.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Create Seedling Pots DIY seedling pots are super easy to make from cardboard paper towel tubes by bending in the base of the tube to create a solid bottom and filling it with soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Keeping your back pressed against the wall, enter a sitting position with your knees bent at around 90 degrees.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Noun
Nine goals for your country is not the tally of a player who transforms teams and bends tournaments to their will.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Around a bend, yellow wildflowers pop out of the underbrush, where curious deer and rustling ground squirrels (squinnies to this Iowan) startle.
—Diane Penningroth, Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
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Choose grasses with tall, arching stems to set off the upright dahlia form.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Lower back discomfort or tightness might be due to arching of your back, or your back muscles tacking on too much of the work to overcompensate for a lack of hip strength or control.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
16 June 2026
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Their biggest clash of all is over a ballot measure sponsored by SEIU-UHW that would levy a 5% tax on the wealth of California’s roughly 200 billionaires and devote nearly all of its revenue to propping up health care.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Kawar has devoted much of her life to documenting, collecting, and showcasing embroidered clothing, jewellery, and objects of daily life from settlements across West Asia.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
16 June 2026
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Mexico, a co-host of the tournament alongside the United States and Canada, is aiming to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup and advance beyond the round of 16.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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During our research, what first struck us was the extent to which the clichés surrounding the great figures of Antiquity have often distorted our perception of these historical characters.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This attempt to distort the facts for personal gain should be viewed with significant skepticism.—
Kim Gorsuch,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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In a new study, University of Miami Rosenstiel School researchers found that sensors usually attached to sharks to investigate their behavior can also allow scientists to track temperature changes in parts of the oceans often inaccessible to satellites and drifters pulled by currents.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Placing dry clothing in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes can help kill ticks that have attached to your clothes, according to the release.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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This limited-time offer saves you a sweet 27% on an advanced ultrawide battle station packing a 180Hz refresh rate, WUHD 5K x 2K resolution, and a deep 1000R curvature.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature and rotation of the spine that often develops during periods of rapid growth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But Becker contended that there are many factors that can influence voter turnout, in particular, California’s strong blue tilt.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The stand is heavy and sturdy, and the tilt of the table can be adjusted, as can the height.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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“Bend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bend. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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