Synonyms of arc

arc 1 of 2

noun

ˈärk 

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved

the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curvature
• curve
• angle
• bend
• turn
• arch
• wind
• bow
• crook
• fold
• slope
• inflection
• corner
• twist
• curl
• circle
• coil
• winding
• loop
• warp
• spiral
• ring
• round
• reflection
• swirl
• kink
• flexure
• convolution
• incline
• buckle
• inclination
• curlicue
• ringlet
• hairpin
• decline
• turnoff
• incurvature
• dogleg

arc

2 of 2

verb

as in to curve

to turn away from a straight line or course

the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curve
• sweep
• round
• bow
• arch
• fall off
• trend
• wheel
• bend
• loop
• circle
• wind
• hook
• crook
• turn
• swerve
• spiral
• curl
• coil
• deviate
• twist
• curlicue
• veer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arc

Noun

Created by Scott Cawthon, the game’s story arcs typically follow a character attempting to survive attacks from homicidal animatronic characters. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

On clear spring and summer nights the Milky Way arcs overhead, and during periods of high solar activity, the aurora borealis has been known to show up. — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

The company’s electrical system design — transporting electricity from its power plant to substations through high-voltage transmission lines — and nearby trees caused the electricity to arc and spark the fire, the lawsuit alleges. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 July 2026

The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 July 2026