1
as in bending
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in curving
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arching
In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.
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Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The effect can be like stepping into a bubble of serenity through a portal of elegant silhouettes, gracefully arching doors, textured walls, or ethereal installations.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
They’ve been ensnared by his arching curveball and deft precision for the better part of two decades.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Contrary to rumor, the Mastermind will not be hosting the new Amazing Race season, and longtime master of ceremonies Phil Keoghan will once again be arching his eyebrow.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
This gives you time to focus on proper form—keeping your spine neutral and not arching, and your hips even—which is essential to getting the full benefits (and avoiding injury).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
Efton Chism climbs the ladder Facing an all-out blitz in the tight red zone, Joshua Dobbs took the snap and immediately lobbed a high-arching prayer to his left.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Pull your stomach inward toward the spine and hold this position without sagging hips or arching your back.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
The effect can be like stepping into a bubble of serenity through a portal of elegant silhouettes, gracefully arching doors, textured walls, or ethereal installations.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2025
They’ve been ensnared by his arching curveball and deft precision for the better part of two decades.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Contrary to rumor, the Mastermind will not be hosting the new Amazing Race season, and longtime master of ceremonies Phil Keoghan will once again be arching his eyebrow.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
This gives you time to focus on proper form—keeping your spine neutral and not arching, and your hips even—which is essential to getting the full benefits (and avoiding injury).
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
Efton Chism climbs the ladder Facing an all-out blitz in the tight red zone, Joshua Dobbs took the snap and immediately lobbed a high-arching prayer to his left.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Pull your stomach inward toward the spine and hold this position without sagging hips or arching your back.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arching
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The approach is complemented by heavy use of the Estevez brothers’ childhood Super 8 movies, genre-bending DIY productions that Charlie notes often bore similarities to the movies their father was making at the time.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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After an incredible post-pandemic run, the once seemingly unbreakable American economy is bending.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The majority of ensembles / possible model tracks have this curving away from Florida and potentially even the entire United States.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And for an array of artisanal gelati and yogurt, Bella Blu (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 7/8) is a good way to end a meal or begin a walk around Monopoli’s curving Lungomare.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After hooking his tee shot into trees on the adjacent 16th hole, Scheffler punched out, walked back to the 18th fairway, and shot over tents and trees to land 40 feet from the flag.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Demerzel gasps, and for once Day isn’t preening in the mirror but bowing his head.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Theron also has Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey bowing next summer.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Arching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arching. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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