as in curvatures
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 bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
the cat arched her back whenever she was stroked
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as in curves
to turn away from a straight line or course
the path gradually arches off into the woods
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Recent Examples of arches
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
At nearly 745 feet above sea level, the vast arches of the Temple of Jupiter Anxur, from the first century BC, still command the shore.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Its stucco walls and Spanish arches were once part of a Pacific Coast Borax company town, later abandoned when the boom ended.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Beyond the cuddly interior, the boots also feature supportive 6-milimiter memory foam insoles that gently hug the arches and soles of your feet.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Tropical greenery and flora enshroud each walkway, and walls are adorned in bougainvillea arches.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
My feet overpronate, but the shoes’ cushiony soles actively helped with my alignment, all while absorbing impact and providing premium support under my arches.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage—where panoramic bay views unfurl beneath soaring red arches.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These shoes, which are APMA-approved, are also ideal for anyone with low arches or flat feet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Note, however, the Vision XL is also essentially one big 10-in-tall block with a completely flat roof, whereas some hardshell RTTs, including the Skycamp, have roof designs with a high point that arches down toward the front and/or back.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
The 1,180 foot-tall Chenab Bridge arches over the river of the same name and is the first railway link between Kashmir and the rest of India.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
This busy road eventually arches into the bridge, which deposits you in Jacob Riis Park and its bright stretch of beach.
—Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
Noun
Afternoon light sweeps across the terrace, casting long shadows along arches and curved walls.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
At nearly 745 feet above sea level, the vast arches of the Temple of Jupiter Anxur, from the first century BC, still command the shore.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Its stucco walls and Spanish arches were once part of a Pacific Coast Borax company town, later abandoned when the boom ended.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Beyond the cuddly interior, the boots also feature supportive 6-milimiter memory foam insoles that gently hug the arches and soles of your feet.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Tropical greenery and flora enshroud each walkway, and walls are adorned in bougainvillea arches.
—Molly Barstein, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
My feet overpronate, but the shoes’ cushiony soles actively helped with my alignment, all while absorbing impact and providing premium support under my arches.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage—where panoramic bay views unfurl beneath soaring red arches.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These shoes, which are APMA-approved, are also ideal for anyone with low arches or flat feet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026
Note, however, the Vision XL is also essentially one big 10-in-tall block with a completely flat roof, whereas some hardshell RTTs, including the Skycamp, have roof designs with a high point that arches down toward the front and/or back.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
The 1,180 foot-tall Chenab Bridge arches over the river of the same name and is the first railway link between Kashmir and the rest of India.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The Methodist church, a white wedding cake built in 1929, was a total loss; the town’s oldest commercial building, a grand colonnaded structure from 1924, looked like the Roman Forum, arches yawning around a central void.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
This busy road eventually arches into the bridge, which deposits you in Jacob Riis Park and its bright stretch of beach.
—Francesca Carington, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arches
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Where the vortex bends southward, cold air follows.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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This orbit allowed the spacecraft to pass behind Jupiter relative to Earth, creating a rare opportunity to study how the planet’s atmosphere bends radio signals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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About 10 minutes outside Page is Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado curves through the vibrant red rock, making for a magnificent sight.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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If runways in Milan and Paris offer any early hint, NYFW may be defined more by curved silhouettes and soft edges than by harsh angles and bright yet classic colorplay in place of the ever-present clean-girl aesthetic.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The book opens its aperture to the amplest of wide angles, too.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The film bows in Berlin’s Perspectives section.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Inside, surrounded by butter lamps and intricate iconography, even my skeptical husband bows before the Buddha.—
Shunali Khullar Shroff,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Arches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arches. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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