1
as in curved
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in bowed
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arched
Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
These stripes arched across the front half of its body, only to fade into a solid brown coat toward its rear.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rain drizzled down most of the day Friday and into the early evening, but before sunset, as Kansas City shredder Samantha Fish was unleashing on guitar, the clouds parted to make way for a vibrant, double rainbow that arched over the entire box canyon.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The doors of its Venetian-style facade open up to welcoming spaces characterized by beam ceilings, arched windows and original frescoes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
These stripes arched across the front half of its body, only to fade into a solid brown coat toward its rear.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rain drizzled down most of the day Friday and into the early evening, but before sunset, as Kansas City shredder Samantha Fish was unleashing on guitar, the clouds parted to make way for a vibrant, double rainbow that arched over the entire box canyon.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
The doors of its Venetian-style facade open up to welcoming spaces characterized by beam ceilings, arched windows and original frescoes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arched
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In car design, that meant a short roof that curved downward, for a sleek stylish look that did not preclude four doors.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But by the early 19th century, some mathematicians had started exploring other kinds of geometric spaces — ones that aren’t flat but rather curved like a sphere or saddle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
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Murphy was hooked by the story and the girls’ strength and resilience.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Murphy has produced countless TV shows that have been heaped with acclaim, ratings and awards and Kardashian is a reality show star turned businesswoman and billionaire, with millions of followers and fans hooked to her every move.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Her accessories truly made the look, including a pair of crystal drop earrings, bowed stilettos, and a velvet bag, which perfectly matched Prince Harry’s velvety tux.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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Other companies bowed to growing pressure; two of America’s professional sports teams rebranded.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dressed in an angelic all-white ensemble, Stewart’s hair is longer than most would recognize now and slightly curled.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps, curled inside the turbulent virginal atmosphere, Helm dreams of being a storm, has a prophetic vision of destruction, feels a natural calling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Eloise could be seen wearing a pink sweatshirt and matching pink sweatpants as Elliot bent down to tickle her foot.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Joseph’s defense has bent before, against the Colts in Week 2 and the Giants in Week 7.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Others said preachers twisted scripture to silence them.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Late in the second half against the Cowboys, Surtain tried to wrap up Pickens and twisted 360 degrees while trying to bring the wideout down around his upper body.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Arched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arched. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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