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
Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Highlights in the Land of Enchantment include curving through Apache Canyon, sidling along the red sandstone cliffs near Gallup, and marveling at the barren lava fields of El Malpais National Monument and National Conservation Area.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Copy Facebook Pinterest Photo by An Rong Xu From my airplane window, the Pearl River unfurled from fogged mountains in a glossy, pale-blue ribbon, a magisterial curve of water that defined the landscape with its flow.
—Bonnie Tsui, AFAR Media, 6 May 2025
As policymakers debate the future of the dollar amid a mounting debt crisis, financial professionals concerned about its long-term value can begin adopting sound money principles today, positioning themselves and their clients ahead of the curve.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
The glass lobby curves around this view and outside is a huge pool deck with bar and lost of open-air seating.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Highlights in the Land of Enchantment include curving through Apache Canyon, sidling along the red sandstone cliffs near Gallup, and marveling at the barren lava fields of El Malpais National Monument and National Conservation Area.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
Noun
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The curvatures and sleekness of the XC60 are unlike no other SUV in today’s market.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Photograph: Kieran Alger Recent shoes, like the Adidas Adios Pro 4, have experimented with the position and curvature—or the rockering—of the midsoles in a bid to roll runners into a more efficient gait.—
Kieran Alger,
Wired News,
7 May 2025
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Attorneys representing residents who have filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison allege witnesses saw arcing at the tower moments before the blaze.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Gulping 40,000 pounds of propellant per second, the booster climbed away from its launch stand and gracefully arced over to the east atop a long jet of flaming exhaust visible for dozens of miles around.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The organic mastic under the tile was allowing the tile to bend under the concentrated weight.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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And yet, the arc of history is not guaranteed to bend toward justice.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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The challenge is finding fresh angles to share your core message.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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For years, Salah has helped change the angle to the target for the free-kick taker by rolling his studs over the ball in advance of a shot.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Picasso, Richter, Hepworth, and Agnes Martin rounded out the highlights in what felt like a confident—if cautious—play for modernist muscle.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks won the lottery and will pick first, followed by San Antonio, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Utah to round out the first five spots.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Some arch their bodies upward, extending feathery tentacles into the water to capture plankton.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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Foliage is held on long arching stems tinged with maroon hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Lowry then waited beside the swarm of Jets, each embracing Scheifele in turn, each trying to console him at an inconsolable time.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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This, in turn, leads to mental health issues, such as low mood and negative thinking patterns.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The Jam Girl Summer aesthetic has also been trending as of late, making jargaritas key for a slow, refreshing summer this year.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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While the Sherman tank video (trending toward 1.8 million views as of Sunday) received many comments supporting it, there were just as many commenters impressed that the Model 3 held up so well after being run over by a tank that weighs up to 38 tons.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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