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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
But the heart of this action-comedy that’s really a high-concept girlfriend movie is Ginger Minj and Jujubee, their characterizations in perfect sync, their rapport endearing and their triumph-of-the-underdog arc something worth rooting for.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Loose wall outlets cause arcing at the plug, and the extra resistance wears the strip faster, says Hodnicki.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
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Noun
Both Marsh and Pagliocca have cited the 3-point arc as a clear area of improvement.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
But the heart of this action-comedy that’s really a high-concept girlfriend movie is Ginger Minj and Jujubee, their characterizations in perfect sync, their rapport endearing and their triumph-of-the-underdog arc something worth rooting for.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Verb
Her high-speed bat cracked as a blur of fluorescent yellow arced over the fence, sending Soo-Jin Berry, Jolyna Lamar and Rylee Slimp across the plate for a grand slam.
—Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 18 May 2026
Loose wall outlets cause arcing at the plug, and the extra resistance wears the strip faster, says Hodnicki.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc
Noun
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Gravity arises from this warping, meaning the larger the mass, the greater the curvature of spacetime and the stronger the gravitational influence.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Keratoconus often causes high degrees of irregular astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea that leads to blurry vision.—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Narrow rock passages dropped at steep angles into flooded sections of opaque, silty water that Richards compared to coffee.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Richards, who wanted another umpire to make a ruling with a better angle, said the officials told him Pena did not keep possession.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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Courtesy of Moreland Properties Taken together, scarcity, lifestyle, architectural ambition and a growing class of wealthy buyers make Lake Austin’s new pricing watermark feel less like a surprise than an inevitable bend.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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On this timeless island, history (and perhaps a dragon) lurked around every bend.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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He’s widely recognized as the first player to set up his own charitable foundation that, in turn, provided a playbook for other players to follow suit.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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This wall plays up a room's height, in turn, creating both a sense of space and drama, Parker says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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