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curving

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verb

present participle of curve

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of curving
Verb
The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024 Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024 Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber. Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Instead of curving up to Cactus Garden, the winding road was straightened, leaving it 1,000 feet from the gas station and lodge. Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024 The space’s crown jewel, however, is its massive curving marble top bar, imbued with just the slightest hints of Art Deco design and inspired by the city’s maritime heritage. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024 The design features the curving body of Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec cosmic serpent, rendered in ferrocement with an iridescent finish that shifts between golden emerald and deep violet blue—colors evocative of the quetzal bird’s feathers. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Entering through a door and walkway that evokes Singapore’s historic markets, the bar then wows guests with its high curving backdrop. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
Verb
  • The mayor himself is charged by Manhattan federal prosecutors with bending the normal workings of government in exchange for improper campaign contributions and flight upgrades.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Joey Myron Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Joey Myron is a truly dynamic force in his genre-bending approach to country music.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Coming out can be a long and winding path for many of us that isn’t easy or straightforward.
    Quispe López, Them, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Blankenhorn's professional career has amounted to a long and winding road ever since he was drafted in the third round out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in 2015.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking of which, after Cashman finishes eating and steps back out into the cold, a few of the Lions Tap employees are sweeping the floors and talking.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • After decades of stagnation, a wave of innovation is sweeping through the nuclear industry.
    Big Think, Big Think, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This bite is often associated with crowding, which means there isn't enough space in the jaw for teeth to align properly, leading to overlapping or twisted teeth.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Tripp and Caleb's paths intersect, leading to a complex dynamic of rivalry, manipulation, and perhaps even a twisted form of camaraderie.
    Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Joe Biden’s last weeks as president will be spent bowing to environmentalists by trying to permanently ban new offshore oil and natural gas.
    Andrew Follett, National Review, 5 Jan. 2025
  • This weekend, a cartoonist quit her job after an editor rejected her sketch of the newspaper’s owner and other media executives bowing before the president-elect.
    Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The title track, a suite of cosmic grandeur and dizzying time signatures, breathes deeper in this mix, with Chris Squire’s bass rumbling like tectonic shifts under Steve Howe’s serpentine guitar work.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The oarfish's eerie, serpentine appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of mystery and superstition.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • One of the top trending movies on Netflix this holiday season is 'The Six Triple Eight', which tells the true story of an Ohio woman who made history during World War II.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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