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
Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Its exterior is most notable for its gently curving facades across the building’s west and south faces.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
On the exterior of a white-walled building with a curving roof—a production facility where steel parts for the company’s eponymous pistol are manufactured—hung an enormous billboard.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Others huddle in tents pulled together from sheets of tarp along the curving coastal corniche or around Horsh Beirut, a park of pine trees on the outskirts of an area of the southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In this case, concave means curving inward and dry; convex means curving outward and wet.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
With the main entrance positioned above the building, visitors access the wellness center via a descending staircase and a gently curving ramp.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
The changes will close much of the park, including the Greek Theater, Central Promenade, and South Plaza of Civic Center, where big festivals often set up stages and vendors line the curving sidewalks.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The sculptural creation hung from her neck like a necklace, before curving over her chest.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Didier—tall, blondish, and well fed—took a black iron pan having fairly high, curving sides, set it near the edge of the hot, flat metal cooktop, filled it halfway with coarse salt, and every so often shook it back and forth.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Its exterior is most notable for its gently curving facades across the building’s west and south faces.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
On the exterior of a white-walled building with a curving roof—a production facility where steel parts for the company’s eponymous pistol are manufactured—hung an enormous billboard.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Others huddle in tents pulled together from sheets of tarp along the curving coastal corniche or around Horsh Beirut, a park of pine trees on the outskirts of an area of the southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
In this case, concave means curving inward and dry; convex means curving outward and wet.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
With the main entrance positioned above the building, visitors access the wellness center via a descending staircase and a gently curving ramp.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
The changes will close much of the park, including the Greek Theater, Central Promenade, and South Plaza of Civic Center, where big festivals often set up stages and vendors line the curving sidewalks.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The sculptural creation hung from her neck like a necklace, before curving over her chest.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
Adjective
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Tap the curved line at the top of the page to see your data charted over time, and use the buttons at the bottom of the chart to change which metric is displayed.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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The first photo taken by commander Reid Wiseman shows a curved slice of Earth in one of the capsule’s windows.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The permanent exhibit includes a full-scale replica of the Nihonbashi Bridge, an arching wooden structure that once joined the five roads to Edo at the gate to the capital.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano was putting on a spectacular show Tuesday evening, with its latest eruptive episode producing arching bands of red lava higher than some skyscrapers.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the Florida House supermajority, after years of blindly bending to DeSantis’ will, apparently decided that protecting Floridians from AI’s worst predations is too much to ask.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The desire to win has often resulted in athletes bending the rules.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Chapin said Tokyo’s narrow and winding streets, often crowded with right-handed cars driving on the left side of the road, will present a fresh test for its AI technology, but that Nuro’s systems are designed to adapt and respond in real time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Many markets in Asia are closed on Monday for holidays, as Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong celebrate Easter, while mainland China and Taiwan celebrate Qingming Festival, the tomb-sweeping holiday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing was a striking visual spectacle, too — waves of musicians rising from both sides, backup singers swaying and clapping, spotlights sweeping across the floor as a roaming camera zipped through the crowd like a drone that had just discovered country music.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If any one case is thrown out, Trump’s allies will just try again, hooking onto any conceivable excuse until both your will and your resources are depleted.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The trial is a test case, known as a bellwether, tied to about 2,000 other pending lawsuits brought by parents and school districts arguing that social media giants should be considered manufacturers of defective products for hooking a generation of young people to social media feeds.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Six times his arcing shot swished through the net.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Juan Manuel Sanabria played an arcing ball to the center of the area and Solans went up high for a header that slipped inside the right post to open the scoring in the 17th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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