as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in to arc
to turn away from a straight line or course
after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curve
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Messi made several dribbles at the backpedaling Algerian defenders before using his left foot to curve a sweeping shot past goalkeeper Luca Zidane for the first goal of the match.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Noun
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
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.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Messi made several dribbles at the backpedaling Algerian defenders before using his left foot to curve a sweeping shot past goalkeeper Luca Zidane for the first goal of the match.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Australian system, developed over 40 years, works by refracting high-frequency electromagnetic waves off the ionosphere to detect distant objects that are invisible to conventional radars because of Earth’s curvature.
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The Australian system, developed over 40 years, works by refracting high-frequency electromagnetic waves off the ionosphere to detect distant objects that are invisible to conventional radars because of Earth's curvature.
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Antonee Robinson left-footed the ball to an unmarked Sergiño Dest at the top of the box, a shot that was blocked in the wall, then arced toward the goal.
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Apart from arcing faults, the system can also spot and classify six other categories of grid disturbances.
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Economists studying the former Soviet bloc saw oligarchs graduate from bending the rules to buying them outright.
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Such tasks are particularly challenging for automation because the cables can bend, twist, and shift position dynamically during transport, requiring continuous perception, adaptation, and precise manipulation.
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.
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August 23 – September 22 Your patience meets pressure from different angles.
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Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
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Boise’s Trilogy Development is requesting to annex an additional 27 acres on the eastern portion of the site to round out the development.
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Choose grasses with tall, arching stems to set off the upright dahlia form.
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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.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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This seasonal turn pulls you toward a time of reflection.
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The bright blue strap on these brings a fun, almost sporty feel to the trending shoes.
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Still, the energy and enthusiasm level of the audience was definitely trending downward in the second half of the evening, as many of those who were once up and dancing decided to take their seats — even during the up-tempo songs.
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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