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
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The ethereal structure comprises 297 stainless steel panels that had to be carefully fitted together and integrated with the curving staircases, whose wood elements evoke a ship’s deck.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Einstein, massive objects shape the space around them, as their gravity bends space-time, curving paths of light rays near by.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Spaghetti models—computer models that illustrate potential storm paths using meteorological data—suggest that Tropical Storm Jerry could take a northwestward path before eventually curving out to sea.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Presented in Lightness & Tension, an exhibition curated by roving gallerist Ulysses de Santi, Simões’s work is rooted in material exploration, as seen in the Sleeper chair, a curving steel form that suggests Brazilian midcentury modernism.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Here the set becomes a comedy generator, a set of curving sides that Reeves can lean against and slide bonelessly down.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 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
Verb
Indecisive defending around the edge of the box and an unconvincing header by Maxim De Cuyper led to Matheus Cunha giving United a 24th-minute lead against the run of play with a curving shot.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The ethereal structure comprises 297 stainless steel panels that had to be carefully fitted together and integrated with the curving staircases, whose wood elements evoke a ship’s deck.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
According to Einstein, massive objects shape the space around them, as their gravity bends space-time, curving paths of light rays near by.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2025
There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Spaghetti models—computer models that illustrate potential storm paths using meteorological data—suggest that Tropical Storm Jerry could take a northwestward path before eventually curving out to sea.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Presented in Lightness & Tension, an exhibition curated by roving gallerist Ulysses de Santi, Simões’s work is rooted in material exploration, as seen in the Sleeper chair, a curving steel form that suggests Brazilian midcentury modernism.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Here the set becomes a comedy generator, a set of curving sides that Reeves can lean against and slide bonelessly down.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
Adjective
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The unique curved heel, measuring around four inches, gives the classic silhouette an interesting edge.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The curved leg and tapered ankle create a subtle elongating effect, giving the illusion of longer legs while still feeling easy and comfortable to move in.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Canadian cultural mosaic, in which distinct identities exist parallel to an over-arching nationalism, further offered an alternative to the melting pot model found south of the border.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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Avoid lifting too high and arching your back.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Live action and animation come together in mind-bending ways, in service of the titular mystery.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Researchers validated the structure using finite element method (FEM) simulations to check how stress distributes during bending.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Experts say that these legal challenges are just the beginning of what will surely be a long and winding road through the U.S. court system.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thake took a long and winding trip down the memories of South Yorkshire football, a path which eventually led him to the living room of a shy, almost reclusive Rotherham man called Terry Moran.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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On the table before the two leaders, who met at Busan’s Gimhae Air Base, were a range of thorny issues including tariffs, China’s sweeping export controls on rare earths, US restrictions on Chinese access to American high-tech, and China’s role in the illicit fentanyl trade.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday's arrests were part of a broader, sweeping take down across Los Angeles of suspects wanted for allegedly engaging in violence against law enforcement during this summer’s chaotic protests across the city.—
Louis Casiano , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The rescuer takes two trips, hooking each passenger up to a line, then hoisting them from the beach, the video shows.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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By then Carolina had extended its advantage to two thanks again to Jarvis, who capitalized on the visitors’ third power play – hooking by Jackson LaCombe – with a one-time wrist shot from the right circle for his sixth goal of the season.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Using the spectroscope, Maunder detected a hydrogen flare arcing out from the sunspot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Starting from Fenway Park’s Pesky Pole, and arcing all the way around to the Fisk Pole, here’s who made the grade.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Though the 1948 British drama of the same name may be the most famous iteration, this twisted modern take is palpably tense and absolutely worth your time.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The twist ending is the cherry on top of a twisted finale.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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