as in curving
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision
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as in rounded
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 arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curved
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
Courtesy of the City of Orlando The area will be located behind a curved wall, screened from the main section.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The curved line that goes around the edge of the torso on this shirt looks like a conscious tribute to the Nike kits of the early 2000s, which is strange considering this one is made by Umbro.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The curved edge of a shade sail is needed to evenly distribute tension across the entire surface.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The silhouette features a low-cut vamp with a square toe and a graphic, curved heel that, together, give the shoe a more contemporary feel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
As light from a background source passes the curvature of space caused by the massive foreground object, or gravitational lens, its usually straight path becomes curved.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
For easy mowing along a curved bed edge, aim to create a gentle curve that is easy to navigate with your lawn mower.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Map an Outline A cut lawn edge can be curved or straight.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Even the bathrooms are curved like a Richard Serra installation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The kick curved and popped the back corner of the net, and Kocher ran away with arms outstretched and mouth agape, in slight disbelief of a goal that clinched a 2-1 win — and the third straight girls’ 3A state title for Colorado Academy.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Adjective
On the giant video screens that cover the curved facade of the building were scenes of rockets being launched, orbital data centers being built, and Musk describing humanity’s future in space.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
Courtesy of the City of Orlando The area will be located behind a curved wall, screened from the main section.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
The curved line that goes around the edge of the torso on this shirt looks like a conscious tribute to the Nike kits of the early 2000s, which is strange considering this one is made by Umbro.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
The curved edge of a shade sail is needed to evenly distribute tension across the entire surface.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
The silhouette features a low-cut vamp with a square toe and a graphic, curved heel that, together, give the shoe a more contemporary feel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
As light from a background source passes the curvature of space caused by the massive foreground object, or gravitational lens, its usually straight path becomes curved.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 June 2026
For easy mowing along a curved bed edge, aim to create a gentle curve that is easy to navigate with your lawn mower.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Verb
Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Map an Outline A cut lawn edge can be curved or straight.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
The rink was a unique part of history, Kathy said, one of the world’s last remaining rotunda rinks, where the wooden planks on the ground are curved.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
The kitchen built-ins also have curved detailing where the oiled oak veneer meets cream lacquer panels.
—Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026
Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Even the bathrooms are curved like a Richard Serra installation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The kick curved and popped the back corner of the net, and Kocher ran away with arms outstretched and mouth agape, in slight disbelief of a goal that clinched a 2-1 win — and the third straight girls’ 3A state title for Colorado Academy.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to researchers, the INFLUX lattice forces coolant through a smoother but more winding path, improving heat removal and potentially offering safety advantages, especially during accident scenarios.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Dec. 2025
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The steel-frame, 148-foot-tall tree in Vigo, Spain, rounded out the top five, according to the report.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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New Delhi, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Cairo, Manila, Kolkata, and Seoul rounded out the top 10 largest megacities.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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And the floor at the top is gently arched, which is pretty cool.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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Iceland emerged much later when a plume of unusually hot mantle rock arched the ridge up above the gathering waves.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 May 2026
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The first trailer for the film adaptation of Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel gave viewers a look at how the stars are bringing to life the twisted story of a mysterious housemaid who was hired by a manipulative housewife, only to discover the family’s secrets are even more dangerous than her own.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Spoilers ahead for Dear X Since its early November debut, Dear X (친애하는 X) has had Korean drama fans on the edge of their seats with the twisted tale of actress Baek Ah-jin (My Demon’s Kim Yoo-jung).—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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The family formed a circle, joined hands and bowed their heads as Joseph intoned a prayer for his son’s safety.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The film bowed at the 2024 Palm Springs Film Festival and was released by Lionsgate, with Point Grey and Mary-Margaret Kunze producing.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Above us, a workman hooked onto a steel gantry drills loudly.—
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Billy Perrigo,
Time,
4 June 2026
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If Microsoft’s goal is to indeed make its AI addictive, the first people getting hooked are from its own workforce, with the document claiming that more than 1,000 employees, including CEO Satya Nadella, are using the new tool.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But research by the bank’s senior policy advisor, Òscar Jordà, and the vice president of its economic research department, Fernanda Nechio, indicates that the line connecting tariffs to inflation is more serpentine than straight.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Nov. 2025
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There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer dived into the crowd, lifted our arms to reach faces and crooked our necks to chat with the crowd.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Curved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curved. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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