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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The cabins hover lightly above the terrain, and curved retaining walls double as snow screens and a protective perimeter to help buffer winds.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
It was built around 1520, and the architectural style of the turrets means that each room feels really special—including a monastic bedroom with a soaring curved ceiling.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The curved silhouette subtly frames the décolletage without veering into overt glamour, striking a balance between softness and sophistication.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Bullnose's curved profile softens hard, linear edges often found in brickwork and concrete.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
This bit of mammoth tusk is about 2 feet long and looks more like a log than part of a big curved tooth from a hairy beast that roamed the tundra before going extinct thousands of years ago.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
One feature that makes the scrapers unique is their design, which consists of rounded, straight, and curved edges all made to gently clean in and around different nooks and crannies with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
All sites in Cosm’s growing portfolio, which will soon expand to Cleveland, Detroit and other markets, feature one main screen, a curved surface 87 feet in diameter that can show images in greater than 12K resolution.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
What looks remote on a flat map proves adjacent when the map is curved.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Almost shaped like the letter G, the industrial form is curved inward to create room (but taking up more square footage) for the table’s mango-wood surface.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The windows were curved so indoor plants fetched the most sunlight.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The monitor can be controlled remotely by wall panels and is also touchscreen, curved to match the bulkhead, and connected to an exterior camera that gives a sense of transparency to the wall.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
The tables are curved, with natural scoops for snakes to settle into.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of allover stripes, expect to see razor-thin metallic stripes (like the barcode nail trend coming out of South Korea), curved bands that arc diagonally across a sheer base, or contrasting matte and gloss stripes layered in the same shade for a barely-there effect.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
The cabins hover lightly above the terrain, and curved retaining walls double as snow screens and a protective perimeter to help buffer winds.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
It was built around 1520, and the architectural style of the turrets means that each room feels really special—including a monastic bedroom with a soaring curved ceiling.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The curved silhouette subtly frames the décolletage without veering into overt glamour, striking a balance between softness and sophistication.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Bullnose's curved profile softens hard, linear edges often found in brickwork and concrete.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
This bit of mammoth tusk is about 2 feet long and looks more like a log than part of a big curved tooth from a hairy beast that roamed the tundra before going extinct thousands of years ago.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 4 Mar. 2026
One feature that makes the scrapers unique is their design, which consists of rounded, straight, and curved edges all made to gently clean in and around different nooks and crannies with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
All sites in Cosm’s growing portfolio, which will soon expand to Cleveland, Detroit and other markets, feature one main screen, a curved surface 87 feet in diameter that can show images in greater than 12K resolution.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The gardens, landscaped in both French and English styles, are well kept-after and lush; the rooms feature curved high ceilings and bold washes of paint; the ornate 19th-century furniture is original to the chateau.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
What looks remote on a flat map proves adjacent when the map is curved.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Almost shaped like the letter G, the industrial form is curved inward to create room (but taking up more square footage) for the table’s mango-wood surface.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The windows were curved so indoor plants fetched the most sunlight.
—Dave Lieber
feb. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The monitor can be controlled remotely by wall panels and is also touchscreen, curved to match the bulkhead, and connected to an exterior camera that gives a sense of transparency to the wall.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
The tables are curved, with natural scoops for snakes to settle into.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of allover stripes, expect to see razor-thin metallic stripes (like the barcode nail trend coming out of South Korea), curved bands that arc diagonally across a sheer base, or contrasting matte and gloss stripes layered in the same shade for a barely-there effect.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
Verb
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His first test against hitters this spring and summer will determine how much his arsenal needs to be rounded out.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Beyond longtime collaborators and family, Gyllenhaal rounded out the supporting cast with a powerhouse group of actresses, including Penélope Cruz and Annette Bening.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Engage your core and keep your back relatively flat (not arched or rounded).—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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Back on the highway, the rearview mirror showed the clouds had lifted, the waters were still, and a rainbow had arched across the sky.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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And through the dark, winding path of grief came a quaint, bright pink house nestled between a local home goods store and a vintage clothing shop on Parkville’s historic Main Street — creating a stark contrast from the deep sorrow Kincaid and her husband, Michael, felt inside.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Immediately Elijah bowed his head and started to read the description of the book on the back cover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Members of the mother’s group, Walker’s family and advocates, held hands and in unison bowed their heads to listen.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On a few possessions, those smaller defenders also backed up under Jokic, reached backward with their arms and hooked them around his legs.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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That is partly what hooked a Goliath investor in Canada, who spoke to the Orlando Sentinel on the condition that she was not identified by name.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His disturbing and bloody rhetoric created a twisted equivalence between violent crime and immigrants, most of whom come here to work, raise families and contribute to our population growth and economy.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers initially found one twisted jawbone during excavations near the Amazon rainforest.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 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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Her most unusual feature was her teeth, which were crooked in a way that reminded me of a spiral staircase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Tampa Bay Times reported that UF bent its own rules to approve the deal.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Meyers bent his head and murmured to Bria.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Curved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curved. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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