as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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1
as in to arc
to turn away from a straight line or course
after following a straight path most of the way down the mountain, the ski trail abruptly curves to the right
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curve
Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
All necks, male and female, curve in their direction as Paris flashes her fugitive smile.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Of course, Apple will have thought of this and curved the edges, for instance, to mitigate this.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Noun
With them comes the temptation to accept looser surrogates for efficacy: earlier detection, shifts in stage, improved survival curves.
—Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
All necks, male and female, curve in their direction as Paris flashes her fugitive smile.
—Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
Verb
Then, curve around the bend opening onto the Anse de la Fausse Monnaie, the cove under a viaduct dipping into clear turquoise water, and find a spot to laze.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Of course, Apple will have thought of this and curved the edges, for instance, to mitigate this.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
Noun
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The emotional toll is significant, and that's why care should be holistic—not just focused on the curvature, but on the whole person.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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So, all these different kind of choices that are consistent in string theory give rise to different dimensions, different number of particles and different kind of structure for the curvature of space-time.—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Chesnais designed a collection of cutlery featuring looping and arcing forms, similar to her jewelry, called Carrousel.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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The Frenchman’s shot was a high, arcing ball that took a big hop on the green, bounced on more time and then rolled true into the heart of the hole.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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As long as your outfit offers enough coverage when moving through the terminal, bending down for luggage, and sitting in a tight airplane seat, a skirt can be a great airport choice.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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Another video of the incident showed a witness bending down behind an unmarked vehicle — reportedly belonging to federal agents — trying to get a photo of the license plate.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Another angle of Iranian missile strikes against Tel Aviv a short time ago.—
Jesus Mesa
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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As the host of Teen Summit, Lewis got the opportunity to interview a wide range of special guests, from NBA legend Kobe Bryant to First Lady Hillary Clinton, hitting new angles of journalism that directly addressed and resonated with young viewers.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But Allstate said not to count out the West Coast: Los Angeles, Glendale and Oakland, California round out the 10 riskiest cities for drivers.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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This offers classic Oakville character; tightly constructed, this needs four to five years to round out and display greater character and elegance; peak in 15-18 years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Throughout June, the core of Milky Way Galaxy will appear as a bright band arching across the night sky.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Four other projects by the band — Animals, The Division Bell, The Early Years – 1965–1972, and Transmissions + 1969 — all managed just a single turn ruling the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This, in turn, provoked police to wade into the crowd, beating people with nightsticks.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Inside the Democrats’ Reboot The polls are definitely trending away from Democrats on this question.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Areas under red flag warnings are: Dalton Highway Summits Yukon Flats White Mountains High Terrain South of the Yukon River Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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