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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Many sandals lack proper arch support and cushioning, increasing the risk of foot and leg issues.1
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—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Those properly equipped to venture down these dirt roads are rewarded with some special sights, such as the natural arches of Devil’s Bridge or Vultee Arch off Dry Creek Road.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The national park is characterized by gently rising hills with low-growing vegetation, as well as forested areas where stone bridges arch over small rivers.
—Mike Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
Then, Gunn surrounded Supes’ arch nemesis with a number of colorful characters, including dangerous right-hand woman Angela Spica (María Gabriela de Faría), aka the Engineer, and Lex’s influencer girlfriend Eve Teschmacher (Sara Sampaio).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 July 2025
Many sandals lack proper arch support and cushioning, increasing the risk of foot and leg issues.1
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—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Noun
The two planned to take a photo beneath the iconic Bonnaroo arch on June 13.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Those properly equipped to venture down these dirt roads are rewarded with some special sights, such as the natural arches of Devil’s Bridge or Vultee Arch off Dry Creek Road.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Verb
Give them a container with room to grow, and the arching stems will eventually reach 18 inches in height.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The national park is characterized by gently rising hills with low-growing vegetation, as well as forested areas where stone bridges arch over small rivers.
—Mike Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arch
Adjective
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The Japan Meteorological Agency said a tsunami measuring 40 centimeters (1.3 feet) was detected in Tokachi, on the southern coast of Hokkaido, the northernmost of the country’s main islands.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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Established in 2001, ASU-Newport is a two-year community college that serves roughly 4,200 students annually through its main campus in Newport, as well as satellite campuses in Jonesboro and Marked Tree.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Chekhov’s imagination is too wise and subtle for that.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Other characters include a talkative nurse, a wise parrot named Leonard, and a grumpy cat named Bitchy.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Fargo has an absurdist streak a mile wide and a sense of cosmic comeuppance that suggests the strings are being pulled by a mischievous trickster-god with a mean streak.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The cat's clumsy adventure quickly charmed viewers who recognized the mischievous nature of felines.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Einstein’s theory of relativity states that gravity, a fundamental force of attraction, is the curvature of space-time itself.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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His work suggested the curvature of these markings could reveal which direction a rupture had traveled.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
Verb
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But while the power cosmic itself can be deadly for drama, the fact that a child possesses this power has also proved to be a fertile creative engine in Marvel comics, attracting all manner of villains bent on manipulating Franklin into their own nefarious machinations.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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On July 24, Carr crowed to reporters about how far Skydance has been willing to bend to get approval of its deal.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In the spring of 2024, the company raised $250 million in fresh case from a combination of board chairman and co-founder Steve Winn via his Mirasol Capital and new investors, many professional sports team owners.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Plus, the Mediterranean Diet, full of olive oil, seafood, fresh vegetables, and whole grains is proven to reduce health risks and promote weight loss.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, a text grappling with a wicked problem shouldn’t stay limited by the narrow confines of literary genre, instead blending journalism, memoir, fiction, and narrative nonfiction.—
Melody Glenn
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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Stinging and 'wicked' Asian needle ants are spreading across the US Are invasive tawny crazy ants in Ohio?—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Arch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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