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
Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
David Szondy
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2025
The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Always ahead of the curve, Miu Miu introduced the vintage vibe in vibrant shades like hot pink, turquoise, and butter yellow.
—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
Bear in mind that while other drilling operations have gone deeper, that is in terms of the length of the drilling, which can curve away from straight down, while Project Moho and SG-3 are measured in true vertical depth.
—David Szondy
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2025
The steering was responsive in my time in neighborhoods, shopping districts and along wide, smooth roads that curved between corporate campuses and public parks.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
Noun
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When ordinary matter or light rides this curvature, its motion is impacted.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 June 2025
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And what works is just Newton’s law of gravity, not the full apparatus of Einstein’s theory, where gravity is equivalent to the curvature of space-time.—
George Musser,
Quanta Magazine,
13 June 2025
Verb
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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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Washing Charlie in the upstairs bathtub left the house covered in dirt and required his humans to bend over, straining their backs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Plant it in full sun and near a natural wind barrier, such as a fence, building, or larger plantings, to keep the plants from bending over.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Holding the strawberry in your other hand, insert the blade into the fruit at a 45 degree angle on the top of the berry just outside where the leaves are growing.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The angle, the pro-wrestling term for a non-match storyline development, was everything McMahon could have hoped for and more.—
Marc Raimondi
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Instead, the character inspired by her own love story is played by Hacks star Megan Stalter, with a cast of up-and-comers rounding out the ensemble of the Netflix comedy-drama that’s sure to generate plenty of conversation.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Footage obtained by Reuters showed police scuffling with a group of activists holding rainbow flags in the city center before rounding them up and loading them into police vans.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Give them a container with room to grow, and the arching stems will eventually reach 18 inches in height.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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The national park is characterized by gently rising hills with low-growing vegetation, as well as forested areas where stone bridges arch over small rivers.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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That, in turn, will trigger a future automatic benefit cut of 24% to all recipients, the centrist think tank projects.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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This in turn can decrease the amount of inflammation in your body.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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With a roster that was trending younger, Washington was brought on board before last season in something of a surprise hire after the team declined to pick up the contract option for previous manager Phil Nevin.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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This season’s standout tennis dresses strike the perfect balance between function and fashion, with preppy collars, pleated skirts, trending drop-waist silhouettes, and varsity stripes leading the way.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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