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
Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The cork-latex footbed is great for supporting arches and alignment, and the adjustable strap is helpful for those with bunions or hammer toes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Built in the 1920s and early 1930s, its historical elements will be restored, including the balustrade railing, the preservation of pylons, towers, and arches, and the refurbishment of the historic light poles of all five bridges, plus the Waverly Dr Bridge over Hyperion Ave.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Now, people suffering from plantar fasciitis, wide feet, flat arches, and back pain can finally choose walking sandals without sacrificing style.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
There will also be multiple structural arches, cables and aesthetic lighting.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The grand columns, arches, and intricate tilework in the courtyard bestow a palatial impression, while little flourishes of local style lurk in every bedroom—there are seven.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Well, the time is finally almost here, and the golden arches have just dropped the new drinks menu.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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
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
As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
—Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The cork-latex footbed is great for supporting arches and alignment, and the adjustable strap is helpful for those with bunions or hammer toes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Built in the 1920s and early 1930s, its historical elements will be restored, including the balustrade railing, the preservation of pylons, towers, and arches, and the refurbishment of the historic light poles of all five bridges, plus the Waverly Dr Bridge over Hyperion Ave.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Now, people suffering from plantar fasciitis, wide feet, flat arches, and back pain can finally choose walking sandals without sacrificing style.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
There will also be multiple structural arches, cables and aesthetic lighting.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The grand columns, arches, and intricate tilework in the courtyard bestow a palatial impression, while little flourishes of local style lurk in every bedroom—there are seven.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Well, the time is finally almost here, and the golden arches have just dropped the new drinks menu.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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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Low-impact trekking and homestays offer rare access to a region where human presence still bends to nature’s terms.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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The historic surge was attributed in part to the comeback activities of BTS following their military hiatus — hard proof that the septet’s cultural gravity bends entire economies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The engine throttle angles shown in the animation are approximate and based on electronic signals.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The findings appear to undercut recent speculation by online observers who have pored over video of the shootout and saw numerous agents training their weapons on Allen from different angles.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Feb. 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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“Arches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arches. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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