as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in trends
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 bends
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curves
David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The league’s largest and most expensive arena and the site of the Super Bowl, SoFi, just outside Los Angeles, is overwhelming fans with its sweeping curves and epic scale.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That semblance of closeness can backfire when the popularity curves of athlete and politician move in opposite directions.
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Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
Sebastian Herkner’s walnut Veo screen continues the theme with its organic curves.
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Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Look for one with smooth, even, and round curves.
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Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
About half a mile from the high school, the road curves to the left.
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Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
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Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
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Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
The league’s largest and most expensive arena and the site of the Super Bowl, SoFi, just outside Los Angeles, is overwhelming fans with its sweeping curves and epic scale.
—
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
That semblance of closeness can backfire when the popularity curves of athlete and politician move in opposite directions.
—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2026
Sebastian Herkner’s walnut Veo screen continues the theme with its organic curves.
—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Look for one with smooth, even, and round curves.
—
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Verb
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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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
About half a mile from the high school, the road curves to the left.
—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.
—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.
—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
Designed by renowned architect Peter Zumthor, the sculptural design is a 900-foot-long, horizontal, glass and concrete structure that curves and stretches along Hancock Park and across Wilshire Boulevard.
—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curves
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.
Verb
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Officials said the decrease came during a time of year when crime often trends higher because of summer heat, longer daylight hours and school breaks.
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Industry trends analysis supports this shift.
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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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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.
Verb
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Smith arches over the patient, his body an umbrella to protect the wound.
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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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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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The company has since changed how Location History works, moving much of that data onto users’ devices by default, a shift that could make Google-style geofence sweeps far harder to run.
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Right now, that faith is shaking as a wave of cruelty sweeps through our communities.
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Canada, a little unlucky to lose so heavily, has made history this summer after making the knockout rounds for the first time and will have undoubtedly spread joy and inspired a new generation in the country.
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Throughout the tournament’s history, hosts have hugely overperformed at the World Cup, reaching knockout rounds 91% of the time, semifinals 57%, and the championship 26%.
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“Curves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curves. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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