as in curving
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision
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as in rounded
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 arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curved
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Each cup has a curved spout and handles for convenient pouring and grip.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
This modern accent chair's blue fabric brings a soft, soothing touch to the curved furniture trend.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported.
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Mark Gurman,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The 360-degree curved glass walls encasing the galleries offered many glimpses of a face that belonged to me but somehow wasn’t mine.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The curved rear window is also polycarbonate, enabling more engine sound to permeate the cabin.
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Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
There are two curved lines of stars that outline the Bear’s back legs, but the one in the foreground is much easier to see than the one in the background.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Because the windshield glass curved sharply around to the A-pillars, drivers often experienced optical distortions near the edges.
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Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
As light from the background source navigates this curvature, its path is curved.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Map an Outline A cut lawn edge can be curved or straight.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.
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Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Adjective
The base of the legs is stitched with a tulip hem for a dressier look and a curved silhouette.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
Each cup has a curved spout and handles for convenient pouring and grip.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
This modern accent chair's blue fabric brings a soft, soothing touch to the curved furniture trend.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported.
—
Mark Gurman,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The 360-degree curved glass walls encasing the galleries offered many glimpses of a face that belonged to me but somehow wasn’t mine.
—
Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The curved rear window is also polycarbonate, enabling more engine sound to permeate the cabin.
—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
There are two curved lines of stars that outline the Bear’s back legs, but the one in the foreground is much easier to see than the one in the background.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Verb
This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide-reaching 49-inch and 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field-of-view, providing unparalleled immersion.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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
Because the windshield glass curved sharply around to the A-pillars, drivers often experienced optical distortions near the edges.
—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
As light from the background source navigates this curvature, its path is curved.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Map an Outline A cut lawn edge can be curved or straight.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved.
—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.
—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
Adjective
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From $561 per night. Perks: Saltwater pool and spa, king beds in all rooms, piano, fire pit At the top of a long and winding drive awaits Le Petite Retreat.
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Said Rahmani often compared his life story to the plot of Paulo Coelho’s novel The Alchemist, in which a young shepherd sets off on a long and winding journey to find his treasure, only to learn that it was buried near his home all along.
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Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw led a cast rounded out by Martha's Vineyard locals.
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Disney’s presence will be rounded off with its traditional night barbecue bringing together all of it divisions on the last Friday.
Verb
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And the floor at the top is gently arched, which is pretty cool.
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Iceland emerged much later when a plume of unusually hot mantle rock arched the ridge up above the gathering waves.
Adjective
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Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine.
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Hathaway looked effortlessly chic in her white skirt and twisted cropped blouse with nods to her iconic Gap shirt dress by Zac Posen.
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Cameras were poised at every side of AJ Dybantsa’s table, where the Brigham Young forward sat with his elbows resting on his knees and head bowed.
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His supporters rewarded him with a landslide victory, then held their tongues as the Conservative leader bowed to rancorous calls to resign amid the Partygate scandal after three years in office.
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The brain benefits keeping players hooked Mahjong’s appeal isn’t only sentimental.
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But the premise and particulars provide enough novelty to keep you hooked, and their brilliant chemistry enlivens their 19th century scenario with big, hearty laughs.
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Caruso’s five-star resort at Rosewood Miramar Beach includes a staircase similar to one of Williams’s and a pool with serpentine edges that’s inspired by the one Williams built for a Palm Springs resort.
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Have the belt system inspected soon because if the serpentine belt fails completely, important engine components may stop working and engine damage could occur.
Verb
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Two days after the Knicks were booed frequently while trailing by 30 points in the first half of their 114-97 loss to Dallas, the scoreboard was crooked in their favor.
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Her most unusual feature was her teeth, which were crooked in a way that reminded me of a spiral staircase.
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“Curved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curved. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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