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 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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To achieve such a high curvature, the team took advantage of differences in the contraction and expansion of individual layers caused by physical stresses in the material resulting from the fabrication process.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
9 Apr. 2026
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Through the night, the moon tracks a low, arcing path over the southern horizon, before finally setting in the southwest at dawn on May 2.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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No matter — everyone rushed outside when the daily mist gave way to a broad rainbow that arced across the bay.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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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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The film will mark Sendijarević’s English-language debut and is expected to round out its international cast in the coming months.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), Emma Ho (The Baker), Noah Alexander Sosnowski (Section 8) and Gabriel Barbosa (May December) round out the cast.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 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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After a cool start today, trending warmer through Tuesday as high pressure keeps us dry.—
Molly Robey,
Washington Post,
3 May 2026
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But the curve needs to trend upward.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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