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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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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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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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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Tomorrowland kitschy vibe of the film, this newest trailer emphasizes the family angle is chock-full of lots of good old-fashioned superhero action, as the quartet takes on a world-devouring cosmic being.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 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
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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
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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Ada, in turn, suddenly came into a great deal of money thanks to her husband, Reverend Luke Forte (Robert Sean Leonard).—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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The conflict, which began with an Israeli attack against Iran on June 13, has sent oil prices yo-yo-ing, which has in turn caused seesaw moves for the U.S. stock market because of rising and ebbing fears that the war could disrupt the global flow of crude.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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From January through May 2025, Sacramento police had already issued 844 citations and arrests, suggesting enforcement continues to trend upward.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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