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
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage—where panoramic bay views unfurl beneath soaring red arches.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With red arches carved out of rock, petroglyphs, and slot canyons, there's more than enough to see and do in Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
These shoes, which are APMA-approved, are also ideal for anyone with low arches or flat feet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
One reviewer noted ]that the supportive style was especially kind to their wide feet, high arches, and bunions.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Sergio’s studio exemplifies this sentiment, with vast crittall doors complementing the original stone arches and the original limestone floor and walls left in all their glory (email well in advance for a viewing).
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
All that remains of the Spanish Colonial Revival building are some arches surrounding what used to be a busy retail space.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The 1,180 foot-tall Chenab Bridge arches over the river of the same name and is the first railway link between Kashmir and the rest of India.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 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
This busy road eventually arches into the bridge, which deposits you in Jacob Riis Park and its bright stretch of beach.
—Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
Noun
My feet overpronate, but the shoes’ cushiony soles actively helped with my alignment, all while absorbing impact and providing premium support under my arches.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage—where panoramic bay views unfurl beneath soaring red arches.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
With red arches carved out of rock, petroglyphs, and slot canyons, there's more than enough to see and do in Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
These shoes, which are APMA-approved, are also ideal for anyone with low arches or flat feet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
One reviewer noted ]that the supportive style was especially kind to their wide feet, high arches, and bunions.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Sergio’s studio exemplifies this sentiment, with vast crittall doors complementing the original stone arches and the original limestone floor and walls left in all their glory (email well in advance for a viewing).
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.
—Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
All that remains of the Spanish Colonial Revival building are some arches surrounding what used to be a busy retail space.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The 1,180 foot-tall Chenab Bridge arches over the river of the same name and is the first railway link between Kashmir and the rest of India.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 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
This busy road eventually arches into the bridge, which deposits you in Jacob Riis Park and its bright stretch of beach.
—Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arches
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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
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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There is a contrarian streak that runs through John Bonner, a streak that takes the improbable and bends it to the possible — before bringing it to reality.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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The River Thames bends round in a horseshoe shape, easy for a bombardier to target.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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About 10 minutes outside Page is Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado curves through the vibrant red rock, making for a magnificent sight.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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After the initial burst of celebrity impressions, TikTokers began to approach the trend from different angles.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show her posing in different angles in a black two-piece SYRN lingerie set paired with an Abra top, Dolce & Gabbana boots and Messika High Jewelry bodychain.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Aussie newcomer Yerin Ha is the juggernaut's new leading lady—a strong yet soft pragmatist whose quiet charisma hooks Benedict, the ton, and, soon enough, audiences everywhere.—
InStyle,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Start with your transformation story that hooks from line one.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Inside, surrounded by butter lamps and intricate iconography, even my skeptical husband bows before the Buddha.—
Shunali Khullar Shroff,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Nov. 2025
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With her hand over her heart, the pair appear to have a heartfelt moment together, before each of them holds their hands together and bows toward each other in a traditional Thai gesture.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Arches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arches. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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