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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Reeves has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of bending her own fiscal rules on borrowing.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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From railroads to telecoms to energy, industries with concentrated wealth and technical expertise have usually succeeded in bending rules to their favor.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The palace itself, which burned down many times over the centuries and in 1855 was rebuilt in the Heian style, is breathtaking in scale, with astonishing roofs curving up at the corners, constructed of layers of cypress bark lashed into place with bamboo strips.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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As a result, the city was restored along modern lines after World War II, so that the curving Paseo de Pereda and Avenida de la Reina sweep the shore and beach of El Sardinero, one of the loveliest in Spain.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Smashbox is one of the highlights in the department, and the Philosophy brand of skin care is bowing in JCPenney Beauty for the holiday season.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Co-star Alicia Vikander wiped back tears amid the ovation, while director Olivier Assayas worked the crowd, bowing and climbing over the cinema’s seats to embrace his collaborators.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Arching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arching. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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