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
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The Sparks shot three for 21 from three-point range for their second-worst night from behind the arc this season.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The path of totality will arc over California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, with a partial eclipse visible across other states.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Streaming shows — with their more leisurely pace and longer arcs — have simply been able to come by and iterate.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
The Sparks shot three for 21 from three-point range for their second-worst night from behind the arc this season.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
Suddenly surrounded by nothing but space, Caligiuri let the ball take one small hop before striking a left-footed volley from about 28 yards that arced softly between the right post and the outstretched arms of diving goalkeeper Michael Maurice.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The path of totality will arc over California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, with a partial eclipse visible across other states.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc
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This limited-time offer saves you a sweet 27% on an advanced ultrawide battle station packing a 180Hz refresh rate, WUHD 5K x 2K resolution, and a deep 1000R curvature.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature and rotation of the spine that often develops during periods of rapid growth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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South Side Walk A long stretch of the Outerbelt begins on the South Side, runs through Jackson Park, past Steelworkers Park, and over the Calumet River before curving southwest out of Chicago.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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Matter recommends deep purple Violetta and curving Shuko for their colorful, sculptural look.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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The conservation angle is also really important.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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With all of the camera angles and technology incorporated in today’s NBA, there’s no reason this change can’t be made.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Set within the Benedictine Abbey of Weltenburg, which sits just above a bend in the Danube River, the grounds include a beer garden that’s breathtakingly beautiful but pours only one of the brewery’s three alcohol‑free varieties.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But just around a few bends in the sandstone walls, life began to appear.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Carter and Oreana's budding romance hits a snag in episode 6 during a fishing trip that takes a surprisingly emotional turn.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Vargas had an opposite-field double, and Tristan Peters had a two-run triple as the White Sox stacked quality at-bat after quality at-bat in the frame, and the fans roared with each turn at the plate.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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