as in curving
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision
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as in rounded
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 arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curved
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Take, for example, the CBS Philadelphia studios, where a giant, curved green-screen wall transforms into different sets throughout the day.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
This includes short-throw and ultra-short-throw options designed for small venues, curved surfaces, and non-standard layouts.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
He is stationed near the park’s Pantages Theater (home of the Horror Make-Up Show), beneath a curved structure that Universal refers to as the Hollywood Wave.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Construction lights cut across the unfinished stage at Pacific Electric, illuminating a curved proscenium arch that already feels larger than life.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, the curved sides define the space around the dining set and act as patio walls.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Interiors also include a family kitchen, a professional catering kitchen, a formal dining space for 20, and a curved glass primary suite.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Hallie Henley Sims inherited her own grandmother’s curved back settee and chose to keep the original orange velvet upholstery intact.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
These are different enough from the front legs to stay interesting during the build — dew claws and all — but the light-brown slope curved 3x3 corner round pieces are slightly translucent, so the bright yellow underframe tile shows through the corners.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The ocean-liner vibe continues at the panoramic, curved La Rotonde, where chef Aurélien Largeau whips up eight-course seafood menus; homestyle Basque cooking can be found at the informal Côté Maison next door.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Fashion lovers, celebrities, and stylists alike are fans of this polished shoulder bag, thanks to its durable leather, curved top handle, and flat base.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The swim tracks were likely imprinted when the theropods scratched the bottom of the water with their middle toe, resulting in grooves that appear straight or curved, like a comma, the researchers noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
The track includes a bumpy stone staircase, a fast dash up a hill at a 40-degree incline and a sharp turn over a ramp curved at a 30-degree angle.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Hudsonian whimbrels, to be exact, shorebirds about the size of crows with long, thin, slightly curved beaks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
We’re drawn to each design but really like the curved scallop edges and piped embellishments for an elegant bedscape.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Take, for example, the CBS Philadelphia studios, where a giant, curved green-screen wall transforms into different sets throughout the day.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
This includes short-throw and ultra-short-throw options designed for small venues, curved surfaces, and non-standard layouts.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2026
He is stationed near the park’s Pantages Theater (home of the Horror Make-Up Show), beneath a curved structure that Universal refers to as the Hollywood Wave.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Construction lights cut across the unfinished stage at Pacific Electric, illuminating a curved proscenium arch that already feels larger than life.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, the curved sides define the space around the dining set and act as patio walls.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Interiors also include a family kitchen, a professional catering kitchen, a formal dining space for 20, and a curved glass primary suite.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
By tracking how those signals curved through Jupiter’s atmosphere, the team created detailed maps of temperature and density across the planet.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
Hallie Henley Sims inherited her own grandmother’s curved back settee and chose to keep the original orange velvet upholstery intact.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
These are different enough from the front legs to stay interesting during the build — dew claws and all — but the light-brown slope curved 3x3 corner round pieces are slightly translucent, so the bright yellow underframe tile shows through the corners.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
And although overall aesthetics have leaned toward squared and blocky, there are curved, boneless sofas that capture the current curved-furniture trends.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
The ocean-liner vibe continues at the panoramic, curved La Rotonde, where chef Aurélien Largeau whips up eight-course seafood menus; homestyle Basque cooking can be found at the informal Côté Maison next door.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Fashion lovers, celebrities, and stylists alike are fans of this polished shoulder bag, thanks to its durable leather, curved top handle, and flat base.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The swim tracks were likely imprinted when the theropods scratched the bottom of the water with their middle toe, resulting in grooves that appear straight or curved, like a comma, the researchers noted.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
The track includes a bumpy stone staircase, a fast dash up a hill at a 40-degree incline and a sharp turn over a ramp curved at a 30-degree angle.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
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Blige rounded out the neutral ensemble with oversize sunglasses and chunky gold hoops.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Athlete Suni Lee and chef Padma Lakshmi rounded out the crowd.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Back on the highway, the rearview mirror showed the clouds had lifted, the waters were still, and a rainbow had arched across the sky.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Engage your core so that your back is flat (not arched or rounded).—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chicago capped a winding season of exclamation-point football with its wild-card comeback against the archrival Green Bay Packers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Old Town Albuquerque With its narrow, winding streets and adobe architecture, Old Town Albuquerque oozes small-town charm.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Their heads are bowed, their fingers nimbly working gargantuan pale orbs of mochi.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The starting 11 for Woodrow Wilson soccer team bowed their heads during a moment of silence for their slain teammate Wornan Padilla Garcia before their game against the Mesquite Poteet Pirates, February 6, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The toys can also be taken on the go and hooked onto backpacks or purses with a keychain clip.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Thirteen seconds into her run, Lindsey hooked a gate.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The film vaguely follows the basic outline of the first half of the novel, heavily streamlining the twisted tale of family strife and generational trauma into a more conventional tragic romance centered squarely on Catherine and Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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Loft Twist Off-the-shoulder Sweater The beautiful twisted detailing at the neckline of this Loft top sets it apart from other off-the-shoulder styles—and it’s double discounted to just $18 in a full range of sizes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Two days after the Knicks were booed frequently while trailing by 30 points in the first half of their 114-97 loss to Dallas, the scoreboard was crooked in their favor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her most unusual feature was her teeth, which were crooked in a way that reminded me of a spiral staircase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Lie on your back with arms extended straight toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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One put cash onto the ground, authorities said, so when the victim bent over to pick it up a thief switched the bank card lodged into the ATM with a fraudulent one.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Curved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curved. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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