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
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
After following along the curved layers in the scan, researchers then virtually flatten the scrolls and explore them using advanced AI that has been trained to identify ink on the page.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The Austin Proper hotel, designed by Kelly Wearstler, boasts curved damask headboards with both lighting and nightstands integrated into its cocooning shape.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
The things his designs always had in common, however, were plenty of natural light, high ceilings, curved staircases, and a breakfast room that faced the morning sun.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Suggestions for the home office include investing in an ergonomic chair, a curved monitor, a digital photo frame, and a premium sound system.
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 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,
23 June 2026
This two-piece set offers a similar look, with gently curved seats and tall backrests that make lounging comfortable even without cushions.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 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
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide 49-inch 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field of view, providing unparalleled immersion.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
23 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
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
Adjective
With curved teardrop shapes, floral accents, and leaf motifs, its design works especially well for the spring and summer seasons, though its abstract, ornamental pattern can be displayed during cooler months as well.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
After following along the curved layers in the scan, researchers then virtually flatten the scrolls and explore them using advanced AI that has been trained to identify ink on the page.
—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The Austin Proper hotel, designed by Kelly Wearstler, boasts curved damask headboards with both lighting and nightstands integrated into its cocooning shape.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
The things his designs always had in common, however, were plenty of natural light, high ceilings, curved staircases, and a breakfast room that faced the morning sun.
—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
24 June 2026
Suggestions for the home office include investing in an ergonomic chair, a curved monitor, a digital photo frame, and a premium sound system.
—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 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,
23 June 2026
This two-piece set offers a similar look, with gently curved seats and tall backrests that make lounging comfortable even without cushions.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Each cup has a curved spout and handles for convenient pouring and grip.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
When light from a background source passes through this warping of space, its path is curved.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide 49-inch 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field of view, providing unparalleled immersion.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
23 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
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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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Saturday night’s closing ceremony rounded off the biggest edition to date with guests across the week including Travis Knight, Brad Bird, Ricky Gervais, SS Rajamouli and Peter Lord among many more.
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The cast is rounded out by Coco Jones as Laila’s bestie Jasmine and Langley Kirkwood as the family’s creepy butler.
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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.
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Freddie Otash has been something of a twisted muse for you.
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That feeling is only intensified by Xang’s under-his-breath threats and twisted meditations that come across more like free-car witchcraft.
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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.
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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 30 Jun. 2026.
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