as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 May 2026
Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The rest of entertainment is following the same curve but at quite different speeds with some of still living in denial!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 May 2026
Even with more graceful aging curves for star talent, Father Time spares no player or team.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
The heavier dust particles are pushed back by sunlight, forming a broad, often curved tail that reflects sunlight according to Swinburne University of Technology.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
Noun
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The aluminum scales also appear to include a mild curvature from side to side, and end to end along the perimeter.—
C.C. Weiss
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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This time, the path of totality begins in Siberia, crosses eastern Greenland and western Iceland, then arcs across northern Spain, before ending in the Mediterranean.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Reeves continued to engage with fans, reposting art from Tom King’s 2018 three-part Batman comics arc ‘Beast of Burden’, which includes the titular Dark Knight’s sidekick Dick Grayson in a tragic storyline.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 May 2026
Verb
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His ability to bend low to the ground was on display during the hoop drill.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Massachusetts residents are tired of watching politicians bend over backwards for every political agenda imaginable while our own citizens, especially our veterans, are treated like an afterthought.—
Anne Brensley,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Their best-fitting scenario involved a differentiated object roughly 260 kilometers wide striking the moon from north to south at a shallow angle of around 30 degrees.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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From one angle, a large tree aloe and stands of Sticks on Fire are the backdrop for a porpoise seemingly about to leap into the air from a sea of sedums.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Bottles of coconut sugar, cinnamon sugar crunch, panela cane sugar, chai base and Nyanza vanilla extract round out the set.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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The moonless nights of mid-May are a fantastic time to spot the glowing band of the Milky Way arching across the spring sky, before the encroaching twilight of the summer months shortens the viewing window.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Keep your chest upright, making sure your back doesn't arch or shoulders don’t arch.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
5 May 2026
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Most fundamentally, innovation raises productivity, which in turn makes higher living standards possible.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Despite the mall’s downfall, Francisco Salazar, 54, still enjoys walking the halls of Ford City — a hobby he’s held since before the turn of the millennium.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 May 2026
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Among key voting groups, white voters with college degrees, who have trended in Democrats' direction in recent years, are among the most enthusiastic to vote, at 64%.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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