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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 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, 19 June 2026
Each cup has a curved spout and handles for convenient pouring and grip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
This modern accent chair's blue fabric brings a soft, soothing touch to the curved furniture trend.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported.
—Mark Gurman, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The 360-degree curved glass walls encasing the galleries offered many glimpses of a face that belonged to me but somehow wasn’t mine.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The curved rear window is also polycarbonate, enabling more engine sound to permeate the cabin.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
There are two curved lines of stars that outline the Bear’s back legs, but the one in the foreground is much easier to see than the one in the background.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Because the windshield glass curved sharply around to the A-pillars, drivers often experienced optical distortions near the edges.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As light from the background source navigates this curvature, its path is curved.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
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
Adjective
The base of the legs is stitched with a tulip hem for a dressier look and a curved silhouette.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 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, 19 June 2026
Each cup has a curved spout and handles for convenient pouring and grip.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
This modern accent chair's blue fabric brings a soft, soothing touch to the curved furniture trend.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
The company plans to introduce its first foldable smartphone later this year and is developing a 20th anniversary iPhone for 2027 featuring a curved screen that wraps around the device’s edges, Bloomberg News has reported.
—Mark Gurman, Fortune, 17 June 2026
The 360-degree curved glass walls encasing the galleries offered many glimpses of a face that belonged to me but somehow wasn’t mine.
—Stephanie Shih
june 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
The curved rear window is also polycarbonate, enabling more engine sound to permeate the cabin.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
There are two curved lines of stars that outline the Bear’s back legs, but the one in the foreground is much easier to see than the one in the background.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Verb
This Samsung curved gaming monitor has a wide-reaching 49-inch and 1000R screen that'll envelope your entire field-of-view, providing unparalleled immersion.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Because the windshield glass curved sharply around to the A-pillars, drivers often experienced optical distortions near the edges.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As light from the background source navigates this curvature, its path is curved.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
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From $561 per night. Perks: Saltwater pool and spa, king beds in all rooms, piano, fire pit At the top of a long and winding drive awaits Le Petite Retreat.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2026
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Said Rahmani often compared his life story to the plot of Paulo Coelho’s novel The Alchemist, in which a young shepherd sets off on a long and winding journey to find his treasure, only to learn that it was buried near his home all along.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw led a cast rounded out by Martha's Vineyard locals.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
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Disney’s presence will be rounded off with its traditional night barbecue bringing together all of it divisions on the last Friday.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Hathaway looked effortlessly chic in her white skirt and twisted cropped blouse with nods to her iconic Gap shirt dress by Zac Posen.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Eyes closed and head bowed during prayer.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
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In return, a crowd bowed and waved its arms in unified worship; a quarterback who actually calls this place home posted three emojis of a goat; and a party launched in Argentina.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Then another colleague hooked McDonnell up with local fishermen to help.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Before these findings, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, goblin sharks were only filmed or reported after being hooked on a fishing line and hauled to the surface, dying shortly later, the news release states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Soldiers Delight in Owings Mills has a bigger serpentine area, but with no nearby body of water to jump in, not a first choice for a hot summer day.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2026
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Niobrara River Valentine, Nebraska If Nebraska doesn't conjure up images of serpentine Midwestern waterways, visit the Niobrara River midsummer and get back to us.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Two days after the Knicks were booed frequently while trailing by 30 points in the first half of their 114-97 loss to Dallas, the scoreboard was crooked in their favor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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When other players noticed the rim was crooked, the Spurs' Jeremy Sochan jumped up and hung on it to try to straighten it out.—
Matt Young,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Curved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curved. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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