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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Game 4 was a laugher from the tip, with the Knicks using the 3-point arc as a starting point for their personal pop-a-shot game.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
There, arcing over her signature, is a jagged black mark.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But with a potential sweep on deck against the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Sunday, the Knicks put on a historic shooting clinic from beyond the arc in the first half.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Game 4 was a laugher from the tip, with the Knicks using the 3-point arc as a starting point for their personal pop-a-shot game.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
Verb
If the device is forced beyond this range, such as during a power surge, the extra voltage can cause tiny sparks, heat buildup, or electrical arcing inside the circuits, which can overload and burn out your electronics, especially the more sensitive components.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
There, arcing over her signature, is a jagged black mark.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc
Noun
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The aluminum scales also appear to include a mild curvature from side to side, and end to end along the perimeter.—
C.C. Weiss
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Their best-fitting scenario involved a differentiated object roughly 260 kilometers wide striking the moon from north to south at a shallow angle of around 30 degrees.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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From one angle, a large tree aloe and stands of Sticks on Fire are the backdrop for a porpoise seemingly about to leap into the air from a sea of sedums.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The fjord bends, combined with the ship being far enough away and in deep water, were key factors that saved them.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Most fundamentally, innovation raises productivity, which in turn makes higher living standards possible.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Despite the mall’s downfall, Francisco Salazar, 54, still enjoys walking the halls of Ford City — a hobby he’s held since before the turn of the millennium.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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