as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in trends
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 bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curves
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In fact, the only way astronomers know dark matter exists is via its interaction with gravity and the way this interaction curves spacetime, indirectly influencing ordinary matter and light.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026
But the direction of travel is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, not only in India, but in global investment flows, renewable cost curves, electric vehicle adoption and the fact that countries gathered in Santa Marta are now openly discussing how to move beyond coal, oil and gas.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
An emerald’s garden turns into a mesmerizing maze while curves turn a sapphire cabochon into a deep pool.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
These are gorgeously drawn in the style of pen and ink, with AJ’s pen strokes taking on the slick curves of the ocean waves.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Roller coasters are defined as a ride with an elevated railway with sharp curves and steep inclines, but even roller coasters have tons of different subtypes based on what the tracks and support structures are made of (namely wooden or steel), how the riders are positioned, and the ride’s speed.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
This cordless lamp checks all the boxes with its sculptural silhouette, bold shades, and soft curves.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
The Page style has a narrow slingback strap, a slim stiletto heel and an open front that curves into a small, petal-like peep-toe rather than a sharp cutout.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Missouri curves Walking across the old Chain of Rocks Bridge gave everyone a chance to stretch their legs.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
In fact, the only way astronomers know dark matter exists is via its interaction with gravity and the way this interaction curves spacetime, indirectly influencing ordinary matter and light.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026
But the direction of travel is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, not only in India, but in global investment flows, renewable cost curves, electric vehicle adoption and the fact that countries gathered in Santa Marta are now openly discussing how to move beyond coal, oil and gas.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
An emerald’s garden turns into a mesmerizing maze while curves turn a sapphire cabochon into a deep pool.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
These are gorgeously drawn in the style of pen and ink, with AJ’s pen strokes taking on the slick curves of the ocean waves.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Roller coasters are defined as a ride with an elevated railway with sharp curves and steep inclines, but even roller coasters have tons of different subtypes based on what the tracks and support structures are made of (namely wooden or steel), how the riders are positioned, and the ride’s speed.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 13 May 2026
This cordless lamp checks all the boxes with its sculptural silhouette, bold shades, and soft curves.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Verb
The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
The Page style has a narrow slingback strap, a slim stiletto heel and an open front that curves into a small, petal-like peep-toe rather than a sharp cutout.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
—Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In another panel, a man and child walk away from the town along a railroad track that curves up and to the left, and then disappears.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
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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
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Industry trends analysis supports this shift.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beyond Tuesday, the forecast trends much warmer and remains unsettled.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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From here, the route bends toward Athlone — a perfect excuse to step into Sean’s Bar, the world’s oldest pub, for a quick pint and a look at its 9th-century wattle‑and‑wicker walls.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Most prominently was Hugh Hayden’s permanent new sculpture, a functioning chapel that ingeniously bends at an acute angle.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Torres provides crucial evidence and new angles for the NYPD, so Benson and her colleagues can finally hunt Caine down and arrest him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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This has always been true to an extent, but in 2026, optimizing those angles has become something of an extreme sport.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Set in the late 1980s, the film follows 13-year-old Felice (an exceptional Tiziano Menichelli), a budding tennis star whose overbearing father hooks him up with Raul Getti (Favino), a flameout former pro with a new lithium prescription and a serious ladies-man streak.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The question is whether this bill does so or instead sweeps innocent families into an overbroad administrative system that does little to improve child safety while undermining constitutional protections for parents.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The narrow-body Airbus A321 sweeps in from the left as the person vanishes and one of the plane’s engines catches fire.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The fight will be contested at welterweight, and White did not clarify how many rounds the bout would be contested at.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Canyon Ranch Tucson rounds out the list with a dedicated cold plunge pool inside its larger holistic wellness programming.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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