curving 1 of 2

adjective

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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curving

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verb

present participle of curve
1
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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2
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
Verb
Similar to other colubrids, this species possesses a Duvernoy’s gland—a venom gland located behind the eyes and connected by a tube to grooved, backward-curving teeth at the back of the upper jaw. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026 Mary’s body echoes the shape of the frame, curving around Jesus, her gaze following his. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 The Iraqi British architect became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Instead of straight paths, employ a curving pathway to reveal one part of the garden at a time. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 Concave center Some pillows have an inward-curving center that has wide side supports. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Tears traced the terrain of her face, curving around the high mountains of her cheekbones, pooling at her chin. — Reshma Kirpalani, NPR, 29 July 2026 Winding along Prospect’s curving paths, there’s a sense that the outside world has fallen away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Meanwhile, each middle finger is adorned with a curving calla lily. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
  1. curved
  2. arching
  3. bending
  4. winding
  5. sweeping
  6. hooking
  7. twisted
  8. arcing
Adjective
  • This pretty T-shirt features a V-neckline, sheer short sleeves, and a curved hem that’s easy to tuck into the waistband of your favorite jeans or pants.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Shops at North Bridge features retailers occupying a curved arcade that connects Nordstrom to Michigan Avenue.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of curved
Verb
  • The combination of a moonless sky and the Milky Way arching overhead could make this the standout night for skywatching all year.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The name comes from the footlong, fluffy white flower clusters at the ends of arching stems.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of arching
Verb
  • The source material is one of the most influential Japanese comics of all time, a trailblazing, gender-bending story of heroism and sacrifice.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends teaching children to pick up and carry backpacks safely, including bending at the knees rather than the waist when lifting heavier bags to avoid strain.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of bending
Adjective
  • Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Definition of winding
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  • Luke Della Valle, an 18-year-old from Westport, Connecticut, earns $18 an hour at kid’s hair salon Sharkey’s sweeping the floors and helping out hairstylists.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • This marks mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 1999, with the path of totality sweeping from Russia, across the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, before culminating in Spain, a prime viewing destination.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Verb
  • Guides tailor each day around conditions and what’s running, with trips that might involve swinging flies from a gravel bar, wading a gin-clear tributary, or floating miles of river in hopes of hooking a chrome-bright or rainbow-hued fish.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In the 1950s, people were hooking mammoth groupers, marine goliaths that could be six feet in length.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of hooking
Adjective
  • The twisted copper can therefore act somewhat like a filter for electron spin.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Farnaby took to social media to get everything completely un-twisted.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • According to the investigative report, video evidence showed two electrical arcing events occurring in quick succession on an out-of-service transmission line.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Eaton fire was caused by electrical arcing on the utility’s out-of-service tower atop a ridge covered with dry fuel, the agency said in a statement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of arcing

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