as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him
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Recent Examples of arc
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
But my character’s arc finished in the best way, and now people miss me.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
The official race, however, kicked off the following day, in nearby Willow, Alaska, where Potts-Joseph and other mushers embarked on a 1,000-mile trail arcing northwest, toward Nome.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Despite his revered output and sturdy bonds in the grime scene, Ellis remained humble throughout his career arc.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
But my character’s arc finished in the best way, and now people miss me.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
The official race, however, kicked off the following day, in nearby Willow, Alaska, where Potts-Joseph and other mushers embarked on a 1,000-mile trail arcing northwest, toward Nome.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc
Noun
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That curvature data is encoded as an explicit geometric prior and integrated into the model’s attention mechanism.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its curvature is translated into an oversized shield silhouette with a forward cut-out construction that feels both technical and architectural.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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To achieve the look, use a flatiron to gently curve the ends under before tucking behind your ears.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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In fact, topography made this impossible, and Costa had to curve one of the axes, resulting in the airplane shape that made his project famous.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Six-foot-9 freshman Adian Elamin reduced SDSU’s passing angles and shooting opportunities with his athleticism and length.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The design allows the sails to rotate a full 360 degrees, while the masts can tilt by as much as 70 degrees to optimize wind angles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Taillights are visible around a long bend of the road, for as far as the eye can see.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Engage your core and, with a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms to about shoulder height.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Baits that contain vitamin D3 cause calcium levels to rise in the blood, which in turn causes mineralization of tissues and death, effectively turning animals into stone.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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About two weeks after the couple’s trip took its unexpected turn, their persistence appears to have paid off.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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