as in curves
something that curves or is curved
the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc
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as in sweeps
to turn away from a straight line or course
the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him
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Recent Examples of arcs
Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The first anime season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, followed by a second season covering the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death and Shibuya Incident arcs from July to December 2023.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
The dampness of their skin draws a burring frenzy of sandflies and they are driven from the reservoir’s edge, Tamsin swatting her sunhat in wide arcs to fend them off.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Sarover and Kal had one of the most wholesome romance arcs in Love Is Blind UK Season 2.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
Without question, Blood of My Blood has compelling arcs and characters to go with its silly ones, most notably a sibling rivalry that is as fascinating as any relationship on TV.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Faris starred for eight seasons in the hit CBS sitcom Mom opposite Allison Janney and had memorable arcs on Friends and Entourage.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Filled with clever writing and transformative character arcs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of those shows that never dies, leaving an indelible mark on its fan base and pop culture.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Larry Russell and Marian Brooks Larry Russell (Harry Richardson), eldest son of George and Bertha, had one of the more infuriating arcs of the third season, at least from a viewer's perspectives.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
That interaction produces glowing arcs and rays of green and red light.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The first anime season aired from October 2020 to March 2021, followed by a second season covering the Hidden Inventory/Premature Death and Shibuya Incident arcs from July to December 2023.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
The dampness of their skin draws a burring frenzy of sandflies and they are driven from the reservoir’s edge, Tamsin swatting her sunhat in wide arcs to fend them off.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Sarover and Kal had one of the most wholesome romance arcs in Love Is Blind UK Season 2.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
Without question, Blood of My Blood has compelling arcs and characters to go with its silly ones, most notably a sibling rivalry that is as fascinating as any relationship on TV.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Faris starred for eight seasons in the hit CBS sitcom Mom opposite Allison Janney and had memorable arcs on Friends and Entourage.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Filled with clever writing and transformative character arcs, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of those shows that never dies, leaving an indelible mark on its fan base and pop culture.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Larry Russell and Marian Brooks Larry Russell (Harry Richardson), eldest son of George and Bertha, had one of the more infuriating arcs of the third season, at least from a viewer's perspectives.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arcs
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Its horn curves above its head like a long crescent moon, and below it a minute eye—no bigger than perhaps a millimetre or two—stares dead ahead.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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Cost discipline and operational excellence can protect margins, but material, cultural, player/customer-centric shifts drive new growth curves.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Just look at the curvatures displayed by the unique design setting it apart from the rest.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Its signature lies in fluid curvatures and elegant silhouettes that strike the perfect balance between understated and striking.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of going dark, some sunlight still reaches the moon, glowing red because Earth’s atmosphere bends and filters the sunlight.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For more uniform waves, though, Leake recommends loose twists and rope braids with six sections—this will make for tighter bends—always wrapping them away from the face for a more voluminous, and overall more flattering, style.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The low was expected to be 78, with winds expected to calm after midnight.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Forecasters said the tropical wave is expected to enter a pocket of more storm-friendly conditions — like warmer water and less destructive winds — in the next few days that will give it a chance to strengthen.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Arcs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arcs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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