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
Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Her second Oscar nomination, for Best Actress in the biographical musical drama Song Sung Blue, caps one of the more unlikely comeback arcs heading into the 2026 ceremony.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
As the pulse locks in, organ drones arc overhead like streaking cirrus clouds.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
No one’s arc is insubordinate; no one’s emotional logic is insignificant.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Her second Oscar nomination, for Best Actress in the biographical musical drama Song Sung Blue, caps one of the more unlikely comeback arcs heading into the 2026 ceremony.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The voltage on the floor arced up instantaneously.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
As the pulse locks in, organ drones arc overhead like streaking cirrus clouds.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc
Noun
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Normally, shipping traffic tends to move directly from point A to point B, allowing for the curvature of the Earth and any obstacles along the way.—
David Szondy
February 15,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tool shows clear signs of rotary motion, including fine circular wear patterns known as striations, rounded edges, and a distinctive curvature at the working end.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two swivel chairs have curved backs that gently rock back and forth, along with plush seat and back cushions.—
Melanie Fincher,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Instead of allover stripes, expect to see razor-thin metallic stripes (like the barcode nail trend coming out of South Korea), curved bands that arc diagonally across a sheer base, or contrasting matte and gloss stripes layered in the same shade for a barely-there effect.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Again, legal observers and ordinary citizens captured his violent death from several angles.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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With 12 seconds left in the first period, leading 5-0, Hruby had Martinez’s arm twisted in an awkward angle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The indoor pool and outdoor deck are just around the bend…and equally hard to leave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Flagg’s superpower has always been his ability to create leverage on his opponent by playing with great bend, combined with his explosiveness.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And then, two weeks after the Bulls made the painful turn toward prioritizing the draft, the league decided to crack down on tanking.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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One of those stuck in gridlock, driving an SUV-type truck, floored his vehicle and flew out of his place in line and made a left turn.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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