as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
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as in bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in curves
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arches
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Plus, the insoles hugged my arches.
—Nicolette Accardi, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Underneath the railway arches in Bermondsey, the cheeses of Neal’s Yard sit maturing in a beloved institution that has nurtured, connected, championed, educated, and sold around 550 tons of British cheese a year in every corner of the cheese world.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
Our tester sat on beautiful silver throwback-style wheels which adorned its arches rather well.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
For her role as Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 film about the late singer, her arches were darkened and defined.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 27 May 2026
Washington is consumed with arguments over ballrooms and arches, polls and pools, leading to lawsuits about the makeovers of the nation’s capital.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Large 23-inch and 24-inch wheels on the front and rear respectively give the Luce a bold profile, while the wheel arches allow air to flow through from the front to the back.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The most notable flip-flop deals happening right now are on this pair of Skechers that one shopper with plantar fasciitis applauded for their comfort and cushion, as well as dressy Vionic flip-flops that have a delicate bow detail and a footbed designed to hug your arches.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The front of the mouse arches down and spreads wide, suggesting the noggin of the snake it's named after.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Note, however, the Vision XL is also essentially one big 10-in-tall block with a completely flat roof, whereas some hardshell RTTs, including the Skycamp, have roof designs with a high point that arches down toward the front and/or back.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Today, with an easy island glamour done in white columns and blue arches, the hotel itself retains its air of romance, and its location on a private beach keeps celebrities cycling through.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Plus, the insoles hugged my arches.
—Nicolette Accardi, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Underneath the railway arches in Bermondsey, the cheeses of Neal’s Yard sit maturing in a beloved institution that has nurtured, connected, championed, educated, and sold around 550 tons of British cheese a year in every corner of the cheese world.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
Our tester sat on beautiful silver throwback-style wheels which adorned its arches rather well.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
For her role as Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 film about the late singer, her arches were darkened and defined.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 27 May 2026
Washington is consumed with arguments over ballrooms and arches, polls and pools, leading to lawsuits about the makeovers of the nation’s capital.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Large 23-inch and 24-inch wheels on the front and rear respectively give the Luce a bold profile, while the wheel arches allow air to flow through from the front to the back.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The most notable flip-flop deals happening right now are on this pair of Skechers that one shopper with plantar fasciitis applauded for their comfort and cushion, as well as dressy Vionic flip-flops that have a delicate bow detail and a footbed designed to hug your arches.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Verb
Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The front of the mouse arches down and spreads wide, suggesting the noggin of the snake it's named after.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Note, however, the Vision XL is also essentially one big 10-in-tall block with a completely flat roof, whereas some hardshell RTTs, including the Skycamp, have roof designs with a high point that arches down toward the front and/or back.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arches
Noun
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Every deployment contributes to future capability, which means the value curve bends upward with time rather than flattening.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Seay bends down in the hallway and leans in.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
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The Page style has a narrow slingback strap, a slim stiletto heel and an open front that curves into a small, petal-like peep-toe rather than a sharp cutout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Tacklers lunge at him from all angles, speeds and directions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Think of them as a team working together from slightly different angles to save your skin barrier, stop transepidermal water loss, and maintain healthy hydration levels.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The plan would be to shoot the film later this summer in Los Angeles after Damon is done promoting Odyssey, which bows July 18.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Arches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arches. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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