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as in main
coming before all others in importance
since the start of her acting career her parents have steadfastly remained her arch supporters
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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
was so arch as to ask him outright if he was wearing a toupee
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
the arch look on the girl's face betrayed her as the one who had tricked the babysitter into believing that the house was haunted
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the limestone arch is a natural formation that is the product of many years of erosion
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as in to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arch
Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The comfortable slip-on shoes have a contoured footbed with arch support, and they’re made with lightweight materials that make the loafers ideal for summer.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Try to lift your arches while keeping your toes and heels on the ground.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Forming a slowly spreading colony of 24-inch-tall, gracefully arching stems, plants produce lightly fragrant white spring flowers that hang like little white bells from the underside of each stem.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Adjective
Multiple shoppers compared them to Rothy’s, which cost $155, but one person said the Target lookalike offers better arch support at a lower price.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The comfortable slip-on shoes have a contoured footbed with arch support, and they’re made with lightweight materials that make the loafers ideal for summer.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Unknown Soldier War Memorial contains a flame and the tomb of a soldier killed in World War I under an arch of the Arc de Triomphe.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Try to lift your arches while keeping your toes and heels on the ground.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The headboard is arched on top with sheltered sides for an extra touch of elegance—and the shearling fabric adds extra coziness alongside any kind of throw blanket, duvet, or comforter.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Forming a slowly spreading colony of 24-inch-tall, gracefully arching stems, plants produce lightly fragrant white spring flowers that hang like little white bells from the underside of each stem.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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His main ride is a blue 2005 TJ with a four-inch lift and some other add-ons.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the Tigers also made wise offseason moves, not the least of which was signing former New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stashing a talented prospect like him is a wise decision for a front office that should be taking a long view with its rebuild, not to mention Douglas’ history of concussions (two in 2023) and contract coming up next season.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His joyful, mischievous stage presence is enough reason to go.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the palm-sized toy bears holds the same mischievous grin and soft fur that made the original go mind-bogglingly viral.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The findings suggest that curvature, rather than complete linearity, is more common in slip paths.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Finally, weather radar beams and their ability to detect storms are affected by Earth’s curvature.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Why companies like Nissan are bending to anti-DEI efforts Pressure has been mounting against Nissan over the last two years — from the rising success of Chinese competitors and a shifting electric vehicle industry to declining profits and corporate restructuring enacted to stop them.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chance had, throughout his catalogue, proudly flaunted his status as an independent artist, writing entire songs about not signing to a major label and not bending the knee to corporate interest.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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Samuelson had softened and curved the tips of the boards using his mother’s wash boiler and reinforced them with metal strips.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh high, while the S&P 500 came within three points of its record during trading.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Falafel is traditionally served in pita or flatbreads, where it’s layered with fresh vegetables, pickles and creamy sauces.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Sherlock fanatics may recall that Cumberbatch’s interpretation of Baker Street’s greatest sleuth was blessed with hints of wicked humor sublimated under those manic, elementary deductions.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Aug. 2025
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The therapist reacts in horror, but judging by the wicked smiles on their faces, this kind of dry, mutually deprecating humor still turns them on.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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