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
Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
As a result, the city was restored along modern lines after World War II, so that the curving Paseo de Pereda and Avenida de la Reina sweep the shore and beach of El Sardinero, one of the loveliest in Spain.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
There are infinite ways of curving, depending on the degree of the curve and where the curve happens.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025
Dozens of storms have traveled north offshore, often curving completely away from the coast without making landfall in the mainland United States or in Canada, but some leave damage in their wakes, in the form of erosion, coastal flooding and even deaths from rough seas.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Forecast models track Erin moving west-northwest before curving away from the United States, suggesting a very low chance of landfall.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside, highlights include a living room anchored by a curving white oak and fluted limestone fireplace and glass doors spilling outside, as well as a formal dining space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Global weather models have continued to suggest that this system will take a curving path into the open Atlantic ocean, rather than beeline into the Caribbean.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
The palace itself, which burned down many times over the centuries and in 1855 was rebuilt in the Heian style, is breathtaking in scale, with astonishing roofs curving up at the corners, constructed of layers of cypress bark lashed into place with bamboo strips.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
As a result, the city was restored along modern lines after World War II, so that the curving Paseo de Pereda and Avenida de la Reina sweep the shore and beach of El Sardinero, one of the loveliest in Spain.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
There are infinite ways of curving, depending on the degree of the curve and where the curve happens.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025
Dozens of storms have traveled north offshore, often curving completely away from the coast without making landfall in the mainland United States or in Canada, but some leave damage in their wakes, in the form of erosion, coastal flooding and even deaths from rough seas.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2025
Forecast models track Erin moving west-northwest before curving away from the United States, suggesting a very low chance of landfall.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Inside, highlights include a living room anchored by a curving white oak and fluted limestone fireplace and glass doors spilling outside, as well as a formal dining space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Global weather models have continued to suggest that this system will take a curving path into the open Atlantic ocean, rather than beeline into the Caribbean.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
Adjective
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The curved design trend has delivered an abundance of playful pieces to homes over the past couple of years.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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The video of serene waves that swished behind the curved stage at the start of Dua Lipa’s concert slowly intensified until the tide became a surge, an appropriate analogy for the pop superstar’s arrival in the US for the first time in more than three years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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The effect can be like stepping into a bubble of serenity through a portal of elegant silhouettes, gracefully arching doors, textured walls, or ethereal installations.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Reeves has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of bending her own fiscal rules on borrowing.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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From railroads to telecoms to energy, industries with concentrated wealth and technical expertise have usually succeeded in bending rules to their favor.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The long and winding road of The Beatles leads to a trifecta of new anniversary artifacts.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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On Beatles night at Citi Field, the Mets took a long and winding road to defeat.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Another cold front sweeping down from Canada will drop already moderate temperatures 10-20 degrees across parts of the Midwest this week before its grip spreads across the Northeast, forecasters say.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver reigns as champion of the Cup Series’ crown jewel at Darlington Raceway once again, sweeping the stages, leading 309 of 367 laps and holding off Tyler Reddick to tame one of the sport’s toughest races Sunday.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kid-Sandu paints a monster in wild arcing strokes onto a crumbling wall.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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The company destroyed a piece of lashing wire that investigators believe slapped an Xcel electrical conductor and caused arcing that led to the fire, said Matthew Delinko with Bauman, Lowe, Witt & Maxwell, a law firm representing insurance companies.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Last month, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a naval destroyer while attempting to drive away a Philippine patrol ship in the South China Sea, leaving its bow crumpled and twisted.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Whether authors are consciously channeling Jareth’s twisted charm or Sarah’s determined spirit, the influence of Labyrinth can be found in books that blend fantasy with yearning, danger, and wonder.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Smashbox is one of the highlights in the department, and the Philosophy brand of skin care is bowing in JCPenney Beauty for the holiday season.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Co-star Alicia Vikander wiped back tears amid the ovation, while director Olivier Assayas worked the crowd, bowing and climbing over the cinema’s seats to embrace his collaborators.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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