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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
But, the real experience for the season is dining at Prora beneath the stone arches at the water’s edge with a menu of fresh seafood.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Echoing the historic mansion’s pointed arches and gray-shingled roof, the Chateau seamlessly blends historical character with contemporary design.
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Veronica M. Stoddart,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
The entrance, however, remains largely intact, featuring three arches and a set of steps framed by a pair of tall palm trees.
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Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
There are no surprises, whether doing a barrel roll to deflect lasers or flying under arches and through a waterfall to find an alternate path.
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Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
The aesthetic was clean, with geometric primary colors starting to warp together within soaring arches that highlighted the central atrium, where a lush hanging garden claimed the walls.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The breathtaking tiara features 19 diamond lover’s knot arches from which teardrop pearls dangle.
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Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
With huge bulging wheel arches and a predatory prowling front end, the M Concept is instantly recognizable as a high-performance automobile, like a sedan that’s been working out at the gym and hasn’t skipped the protein supplements either.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
The front of the mouse arches down and spreads wide, suggesting the noggin of the snake it's named after.
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Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.
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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.
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New Atlas,
13 Dec. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
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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.
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Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Once the arches are secure, drape a large piece of netting over the entire bed, securing it to the arches with clothespins or clips.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
But, the real experience for the season is dining at Prora beneath the stone arches at the water’s edge with a menu of fresh seafood.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Echoing the historic mansion’s pointed arches and gray-shingled roof, the Chateau seamlessly blends historical character with contemporary design.
—
Veronica M. Stoddart,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
The entrance, however, remains largely intact, featuring three arches and a set of steps framed by a pair of tall palm trees.
—
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
There are no surprises, whether doing a barrel roll to deflect lasers or flying under arches and through a waterfall to find an alternate path.
—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
The aesthetic was clean, with geometric primary colors starting to warp together within soaring arches that highlighted the central atrium, where a lush hanging garden claimed the walls.
—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The breathtaking tiara features 19 diamond lover’s knot arches from which teardrop pearls dangle.
—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
With huge bulging wheel arches and a predatory prowling front end, the M Concept is instantly recognizable as a high-performance automobile, like a sedan that’s been working out at the gym and hasn’t skipped the protein supplements either.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Verb
Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.
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Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
The protective netting that arches over so many of the roads in the eastern Donbas region – stopping drones in their tracks – is not your friend here, but a limitation on movement.
—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
According to Archer Western, HDR’s design engineers failed to properly account for wind loads — including hurricane winds — in an initial, partial design for the signature bridge arches that the contractor used to calculate construction costs and time for its bid.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
The front of the mouse arches down and spreads wide, suggesting the noggin of the snake it's named after.
—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arches
Noun
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There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.
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As if the arc of history just naturally bends towards justice without aggrieved people putting pressure on it.
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The star crossing in front of the other one brightens and bends the latter object’s light, thereby acting like a giant magnifying glass.
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Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.
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Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.
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Aging athletes talk all the time about that sense of being tested, of being seen from all angles.
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Though some of these screens display different video works, while others form The Late, all seem to tell pieces of the same story, albeit at different times and from different angles.
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Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it.
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How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
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President Curtis bows on Adult Swim July 26.
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Lillocci contributed to the design of Canali’s fall 2026 lineup but his first full collection in this new role bows for spring 2027, which will be unveiled in Milan on Sunday.
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“Arches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arches. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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