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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Last June, Naomi Welikala noticed a line curving around the block of her local American Legion, an unassuming building that rarely invited commotion.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Kayakers have miles of curving shoreline to explore.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The entry opens to a dramatic foyer with a sweeping staircase with curving iron balusters.
—Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, the headboard is a backward-curving silhouette with a matching, curling footboard, ornate finials, and a regal height.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
But there remained a solid mound of ice, curving out across the road, like a bumper on one side of a pool table.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The interior, however, reveals a serene retreat, where curving silhouettes, custom furnishings, and curated vintage pieces—all included in the sale—create an inviting, relaxed atmosphere.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The chill all-day Mediterranean spot is Manja, noted by its huge, curving aqua pizza oven and porch swings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Last June, Naomi Welikala noticed a line curving around the block of her local American Legion, an unassuming building that rarely invited commotion.
—Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Kayakers have miles of curving shoreline to explore.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The entry opens to a dramatic foyer with a sweeping staircase with curving iron balusters.
—Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, the headboard is a backward-curving silhouette with a matching, curling footboard, ornate finials, and a regal height.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
But there remained a solid mound of ice, curving out across the road, like a bumper on one side of a pool table.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The interior, however, reveals a serene retreat, where curving silhouettes, custom furnishings, and curated vintage pieces—all included in the sale—create an inviting, relaxed atmosphere.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
Adjective
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The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cabins hover lightly above the terrain, and curved retaining walls double as snow screens and a protective perimeter to help buffer winds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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This houseplant is known for its beautiful, narrow, arching leaves and adaptable nature.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Its arching branches of flat, fleshy leaves are now drooping, leaving the plant looking less like a festive centerpiece and more like a soggy green mop.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The team confirmed the behavior by testing how the simulated material responded to pressure, bending, and melting.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Although such a proposal would impact landlords and renters across the city, it was originally brought up after residents of the Serra Grove apartment complex complained their new landlord was bending substantial renovation rules to evict longtime tenants and relist units at double the price.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And through the dark, winding path of grief came a quaint, bright pink house nestled between a local home goods store and a vintage clothing shop on Parkville’s historic Main Street — creating a stark contrast from the deep sorrow Kincaid and her husband, Michael, felt inside.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.—
Gio Santiago,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Right above water in the heart of town, the historic villa unfolds across three levels, each lined with panoramic terraces that capture sweeping 180-degree views of the coastline.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Local papers called the sweeping win a historic moment.—
Binaj Gurubacharya,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Spuds were handed a lifeline early in the second period as Sturgis went into the box for hooking.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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After being booked in the 58th minute for a body check near the halfway line on Ismaila Sarr, Krejci then played on in the 61st after a throw-in had been awarded against him, hooking the ball down the line.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Harper halted a 10-0 Bucks response with his second 3-pointer of the game, and the Celtics entered the fourth quarter with a comfortable 83-65 cushion after Pritchard converted a high-arcing 21-footer in the final second of the third.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Xiao Sang was more experienced than her friend, so her passion wasn’t as fervent, and instead was like the whetstone arcing into water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His disturbing and bloody rhetoric created a twisted equivalence between violent crime and immigrants, most of whom come here to work, raise families and contribute to our population growth and economy.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers initially found one twisted jawbone during excavations near the Amazon rainforest.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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