curve 1 of 2

noun

Definition of curvenext
as in curvature
something that curves or is curved the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull

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verb

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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2
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
Noun
The series was thick with pop-culture barbs, including ahead-of-the-curve digs at Kevin Spacey. — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 His team likes the intermediate part of the muni yield curve. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
Make like Daisy Edgar-Jones and curve the face-framing layers away from your face to create body and dimension, or copy Dakota Johnson’s piece-y fringe and add a dab of dry shampoo to create fluffy volume. — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 The space seamlessly flows into a dining area and a custom kitchen outfitted with curving cabinetry, stainless steel shelving, Caesarstone countertops, a contoured island, and a breakfast nook. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curve
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
  1. curvature
  2. arc
  3. bend
  4. angle
  5. round
  6. arch
  7. turn
  8. trend
Noun
  • Most recently introduced monitors of this size have a slight curvature.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Individual fibers can detect curvature along a line, but reconstructing an entire surface presents a greater challenge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of curvature
Verb
  • Why can’t the body content itself with stillness, leavened, perhaps, by the fluttering of fingers over a keyboard or the occasional arcing turn of a page?
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Édier Ocampo played an arcing entry pass from the right side to Larraz, whose header at the front post was parried by diving goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of arc
Verb
  • Not just a rock star but an entire galaxy unto himself, Bowie became a singular force in glam rock, electronic and ambient sounds, dance pop, art rock, and gender-bending fashion.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Bright blue stars dot the spiral's side, with one particularly luminous star taking the spotlight with four diffraction spikes — created by light bending through the inner workings of Hubble's camera — emanating from its center.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of bend
Noun
  • Their calculations showed that the molecule conducts electricity very differently depending on its rotational angle.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • When the replacement arrived, the new cotton felt stiff, less breathable, and one side seam veered off at an angle, pulling the fabric awkwardly around my body.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of angle
Verb
  • Zayne Parekh, Ryan Strome and Matvei Gridin, who also had an assist, rounded out the scoring for Calgary (4-6-0).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Some home runs have their importance underscored by the author taking his time to admire his moon shot and round the base paths, milking every moment.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Verb
  • Video shows the single-engine plane careening into an overpass arching atop the expressway.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But try to go back the other way, the doorway is rectangular rather than arched.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of arch
Noun
  • Netanyahu’s decision to bring two Jewish supremacists into government became emblematic of Israel’s rightward turn—and one of the factors in its growing international isolation.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • With less than two weeks before Election Day, the Pennsylvania governor's race has taken an artificial intelligence turn.
    — John Shumway, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of turn
Verb
  • Experts say that even with all this put together, Trump’s actions will do little to help ease prices, which have continued to trend higher.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Those feelings shift and change with age, trending from excitement to doomed from the age range of 10-13 to 19-24.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of trend

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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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