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
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Don’t hide your curves — show them off.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Once Gabrielle passes Bermuda, it's forecast to then curve northeast toward the Azores.
—Ava Pukatch, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Jim reiterated his confidence in Kurtz’s ability to stay ahead of the curve.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Don’t hide your curves — show them off.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The eclipse maximum This magnificent view of the sun's disk was captured minutes after the local eclipse maximum, when 70% of the solar surface surface was hidden by the curving expanse of the moon in the skies above Dunedin in New Zealand.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Once Gabrielle passes Bermuda, it's forecast to then curve northeast toward the Azores.
—Ava Pukatch, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
Noun
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This difference in curvature corresponds to a disagreement as to what the zero-point energy of space is.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Maye and Vrabel both said Maye’s pass should have been arced more.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The rocket arced on a trajectory heading east from Florida's Space Coast, shed its reusable first stage booster for a landing offshore, then fired its upper stage engine twice to propel the trio of missions into deep space.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In that moment, Dupree involuntarily punches him and the pair go quiet as Dooley cusses and bends over wincing in pain.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Crows bend twigs to hunt; Homo erectus chipped stones to cut.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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McLaren had earlier tweaked the front wing angles on both cars after initial runs, with Piastri reporting understeer before improving.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Matching the punch size, angle, and depth to the texture helps protect grafts and supports a high survival rate.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 28-year-old performed admirably to round out Los Angeles' lineup and Roberts noticed.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But those Prince-like snares are rounded out with a full string orchestra of Swedish musicians.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Old-fashioned abelias with their arching shape need to be cut back to the ground every year.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the Democrats, in turn, may struggle to regain lost ground.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bag is designed with a crack- and scratch-resistant shell, softside carrying handles, stylish leather accents, and wheels that effortlessly take on turns.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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