as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the curving shoreline on the island's south side is a beachcomber's paradise
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as in arching
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 bending
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curving
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Now operated by the 3rd generation of the Scott family, who still cook burn-barrel style on big cinderblock pits under the curving metal roof of the pit house.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The majority of ensembles / possible model tracks have this curving away from Florida and potentially even the entire United States.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
And for an array of artisanal gelati and yogurt, Bella Blu (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 7/8) is a good way to end a meal or begin a walk around Monopoli’s curving Lungomare.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The entry foyer was impressive, high-ceilinged, with a long, curving stairway leading up to the second floor.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
From there, the soft tube grows forward, automatically curving into the trachea.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Here, miles away from the nearest public road, a small canyon carves into curving limestone.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The eclipse maximum This magnificent view of the sun's disk was captured minutes after the local eclipse maximum, when 70% of the solar surface surface was hidden by the curving expanse of the moon in the skies above Dunedin in New Zealand.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Now operated by the 3rd generation of the Scott family, who still cook burn-barrel style on big cinderblock pits under the curving metal roof of the pit house.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
The majority of ensembles / possible model tracks have this curving away from Florida and potentially even the entire United States.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
And for an array of artisanal gelati and yogurt, Bella Blu (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 7/8) is a good way to end a meal or begin a walk around Monopoli’s curving Lungomare.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The entry foyer was impressive, high-ceilinged, with a long, curving stairway leading up to the second floor.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
From there, the soft tube grows forward, automatically curving into the trachea.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
Here, miles away from the nearest public road, a small canyon carves into curving limestone.
—Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
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Designed by Anthony Guerrée for De La Espada, this piece features a central base crafted from a series of overlapping wood slats—a textured moment that creates visual equilibrium with its smooth, curved-brass counterpart.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to a scratching surface, the product's curved design can also serve as a lounger for cats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Keep your shoulders relaxed and engage your core to avoid arching your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dirty kicks are essentially high-arching knuckleballs that can land in the middle of the field and take an unpredictable bounce or fly at an angle, depending on how the kicker makes contact.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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That prior nod now tees them up for Grammy voters, as do their genre-bending sophomore album, Submarine, captivating frontwoman (María Zardoya) and star-making set at Coachella 2025.—
Lori Majewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even crows craft tools, bending twigs to similar ends.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Water from a winding, jagged valley feeds the swimming spot, which has a 32-foot-wide pebbly beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Covid pandemic was sweeping across the globe, society was in lockdown and markets were volatile.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ana Torres-Vazquez, a meteorologist at the Miami office of the National Weather Service, said the worst of the system will likely be past South Florida by midday Monday, unless some of the trailing bands of rain and thunderstorms end up sweeping over the region.—
Alex Harris
Updated September 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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After hooking his tee shot into trees on the adjacent 16th hole, Scheffler punched out, walked back to the 18th fairway, and shot over tents and trees to land 40 feet from the flag.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Raiola moved to his right and launched a high-arcing ball downfield.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Chris Durkin played a long arcing ball-in from well outside the area to the back post and João Klauss flicked a header to McSorley for the finish.—
Mercury News staff,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Families of the trapped -- who are said to be mostly teenage boys -- waited anxiously for news as rescue teams combed through twisted debris and slabs of concrete to find 38 students and workers who were still missing.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Living together in the Fear House, a group of strangers face OMG stunts, challenges, and a twisted game of social strategy, Banijay teases.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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