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
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.
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Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon that occurs when an object of great mass comes between Earth and a distant background source, curving the fabric of spacetime.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
South Side Walk A long stretch of the Outerbelt begins on the South Side, runs through Jackson Park, past Steelworkers Park, and over the Calumet River before curving southwest out of Chicago.
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Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
Matter recommends deep purple Violetta and curving Shuko for their colorful, sculptural look.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
The long curving claws of white ivory glistened their deadly threat.
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Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
On the other side of the 15th floor is the large indoor pool that sits beneath a curving glass ceiling that brings in ample sunlight.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Akira Back is located inside The Henderson, the curving tower in Central Hong Kong designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
The tracks where the train derailed are on a curving section of a bridge over the Grand Calumet River.
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Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.
—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon that occurs when an object of great mass comes between Earth and a distant background source, curving the fabric of spacetime.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
South Side Walk A long stretch of the Outerbelt begins on the South Side, runs through Jackson Park, past Steelworkers Park, and over the Calumet River before curving southwest out of Chicago.
—
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
Matter recommends deep purple Violetta and curving Shuko for their colorful, sculptural look.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
The long curving claws of white ivory glistened their deadly threat.
—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
On the other side of the 15th floor is the large indoor pool that sits beneath a curving glass ceiling that brings in ample sunlight.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Akira Back is located inside The Henderson, the curving tower in Central Hong Kong designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
Adjective
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Using original photographs, and input from the Pourtout archives, the restoration team reversed the ungainly Saoutchik body modifications, and the curved windshield and twin rear-window design returned.
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Flat composite panels transform into curved blades The new method uses 4D printing, which means materials can change shape after they are made.
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Pay Attention to Plant Form Plants come in a wide range of shapes, from arching to columnar to spreading.
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Lower back discomfort or tightness might be due to arching of your back, or your back muscles tacking on too much of the work to overcompensate for a lack of hip strength or control.
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What made jazz so distinct was the freedom embedded into its structure, with musicians improvising, trading solos and bending notes together.
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The play started with LAFC teammate Jacob Shaffelburg bending a cross into the middle of the box, where South African center back Ime Okon tried to head to clear.
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But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.
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As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
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Deschamps’ side had scored 13 goals in four games, sweeping a competitive Sweden team aside in the previous round.
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And while the weather this summer was always expected to be a challenge, the heat wave sweeping the US has made monitoring the temperatures of World Cup players an even higher priority.
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Still, there are challenges ahead, especially relating to the bureaucratic obstacles of building large energy projects and hooking them up to the grid.
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An example of the previously undisclosed debauchery includes a pair female twins allegedly hooking themselves up to a car battery for $10,000.
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Previously, there was about a 2-inch dropoff on either sideline behind the benches, which posed a risk of a twisted ankle if a player ran too far out of bounds.
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Deep in the 531,148-acre Nantahala National Forest stands a towering and twisted hemlock that appears to be dead, but is very much alive on the inside with a colony of bats.
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Though his touch took him slightly away from goal, Alajbegovic was able to send in a wonderful arcing shot that fizzed past Abunada.
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Apart from arcing faults, the system can also spot and classify six other categories of grid disturbances.
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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