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
Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The sportscar sensibility, courtesy of Victory Design, comes from the curves in the hull, a hardtop with a full-height windshield for sun and wind protection, and four forward-facing seats at the helm.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
From galaxy rotation curves that defy Newton's laws to gravitational lensing that bends light in eerie ways, scientists have been piecing together clues about dark matter like interstellar sleuths.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The cut creates a flattering shape that hugs curves and balances proportions beautifully.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
An elegant alternative is this button-down ruched maxi satin dress, which hugs all the right places without clinging to your curves.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
They’re also made from the brand’s signature stretchy denim blend that hugs curves without feeling restrictive.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
More than 1,200 feet long, the levee curves around the north and west sides of the park and is designed to contain water when Thorn Creek floods over its banks.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
So all the curves seem to be following this exponential upward slope.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
The sportscar sensibility, courtesy of Victory Design, comes from the curves in the hull, a hardtop with a full-height windshield for sun and wind protection, and four forward-facing seats at the helm.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
From galaxy rotation curves that defy Newton's laws to gravitational lensing that bends light in eerie ways, scientists have been piecing together clues about dark matter like interstellar sleuths.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The cut creates a flattering shape that hugs curves and balances proportions beautifully.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
An elegant alternative is this button-down ruched maxi satin dress, which hugs all the right places without clinging to your curves.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
The trail brushes past the Bell Rock formation, then curves away from the road and crosses some red rock ledges offering impressive vistas.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.
—PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
They’re also made from the brand’s signature stretchy denim blend that hugs curves without feeling restrictive.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
More than 1,200 feet long, the levee curves around the north and west sides of the park and is designed to contain water when Thorn Creek floods over its banks.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
Noun
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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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Competition rises from the mid-40s in 2019 to 100 in much of 2021 and 2022, then trends down in 2024 and this year to a low of 32 in July.—
Nigel Chiwaya,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Plasma bends the rules To build the lens, scientists sent strong electrical pulses through hydrogen gas inside a narrow capillary tube.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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From galaxy rotation curves that defy Newton's laws to gravitational lensing that bends light in eerie ways, scientists have been piecing together clues about dark matter like interstellar sleuths.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Day after day, Ward and Cormican went out onto those parts of the lake, crisscrossing them to capture images from multiple angles.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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What ensues is a twisty mystery that is, per The Hollywood Reporter‘s review, poked and prodded at from all angles.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This excitement of the ghost hunt, which hooks paranormal tourists and keeps them returning, is a recurring theme among these travelers.—
Aaron Sagers,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In contrast to AirPods, these feature a sleek design that hooks over the ear and can be adjusted to ensure an extra secure grip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Temperatures are also expected to drop this weekend as the cold front sweeps through.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Seehorn's Carol is the aforementioned miserable person, a best-selling author of historical romance novels, whose life is turned upside down when a virus sweeps the planet.—
Samantha Highfill,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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An 11-bay carriage house with a guest apartment, along with a 4,500-square-foot staff house, rounds out the magnificent estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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