as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in to arc
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 to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curve
Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Step into Washington's Capital One Arena, and the number 895 pervades every curve of the concourse — there's even a stack of exactly that many pucks, topped by a goal horn waiting for a certain historic moment to blare.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Moving away from her usual hairstyles, Rihanna opted for a straight midi-bob cut that curved in at the tips and rested on her shoulders.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The two medium-priority projects are west of the curve, within a mile, and might slow down traffic if they were implemented.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 24 Mar. 2025
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images WASHINGTON — Step into Washington's Capital One Arena, and the number 895 pervades every curve of the concourse — there's even a stack of exactly that many pucks, topped by a goal horn waiting for a certain historic moment to blare.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Canada’s Eastern Townships is networked with quiet roads that curve this way and that, passing vast vineyards and rich agricultural lands; placid, crystal clear lakes; and whitewashed churches bearing towering steeples.
—Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Moving away from her usual hairstyles, Rihanna opted for a straight midi-bob cut that curved in at the tips and rested on her shoulders.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
Noun
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The greater the mass, the more extreme the curvature of space-time, and the stronger the influence of gravity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Golfers will have to know their swing speed, while also providing their handicap index, and answering questions about ball flight trajectory, tempo and transition, the general curvature of their tee shots with a driver, and the flex of the shaft in their current driver.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Koufax was tipping pitches that day, accidentally giving away to the Chicago Cubs whether the heater or his famously arcing curveball was coming.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, the picture changed when the Belgium international made an arcing run behind United’s static back three.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The laws of economics bend for no political movement, and the higher prices that inevitably result from tariffs will make clear to voters how badly the protectionists have misled them.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Lastly, swap in the crevice tool for corners and other hard-to-reach areas, especially spots under furniture, that usually require bending over or getting down on your hands and knees.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Mar. 2025
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If Rusev gets reintroduced with an angle and layers that resonate with fans, the 39-year-old could be a surprise hit this summer in WWE.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lovato smiles from ear to ear and then shows off all angles of her face without the nose ring.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Clancy Brown, Jimmi Simpson, Evelyn Giovine and Brandon Micheal Hall round out the cast of the 110-minute biographical drama.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Robertson rounded out his natural hat trick before the intermission on a two-man advantage.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The arching windows inside the convention center reflect an architect’s genius.—
Scott Herhold,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Over and over, its head arched up as if to take in the sun, and then flopped backward as if its bones had liquified.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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If the disability arts community helped lift Kim’s career, her remarkable success has in turn propelled the field.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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This in turn slows down expansion plans, especially in the offshore drilling sector, which requires heavy infrastructure investment.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Plus, major fashion brands like Vogue and Elle have released their trending fashion lists.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Julia Gomez, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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