as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the curving shoreline on the island's south side is a beachcomber's paradise
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as in arching
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 bending
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curving
Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The design features the curving body of Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec cosmic serpent, rendered in ferrocement with an iridescent finish that shifts between golden emerald and deep violet blue—colors evocative of the quetzal bird’s feathers.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Entering through a door and walkway that evokes Singapore’s historic markets, the bar then wows guests with its high curving backdrop.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Zaha Hadid, $127 Zaha Hadid, the renowned architect who died in 2016, was well known for her futuristic styles featuring curving facades and sharp angles.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Their arms would have seemed long compared to ours, with curving finger bones good for grasping branches as well as food and objects.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
In the artwork, text spelling out the all-caps album title is seen in a deep green color with horns curving upwards from the first and last letter of the name.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Bend your knees when cutting to avoid curving your spine and causing back strain.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
The flower’s strong, curving stem makes the work not so much forceful as definitive.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The design features the curving body of Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec cosmic serpent, rendered in ferrocement with an iridescent finish that shifts between golden emerald and deep violet blue—colors evocative of the quetzal bird’s feathers.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Entering through a door and walkway that evokes Singapore’s historic markets, the bar then wows guests with its high curving backdrop.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Zaha Hadid, $127 Zaha Hadid, the renowned architect who died in 2016, was well known for her futuristic styles featuring curving facades and sharp angles.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Their arms would have seemed long compared to ours, with curving finger bones good for grasping branches as well as food and objects.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
In the artwork, text spelling out the all-caps album title is seen in a deep green color with horns curving upwards from the first and last letter of the name.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Bend your knees when cutting to avoid curving your spine and causing back strain.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
The flower’s strong, curving stem makes the work not so much forceful as definitive.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
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This association may reflect the emotional intensity symbolized by bending or bringing someone to their knees, reported Archaeology News.Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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And mourning’s winding, unpredictable path remains foremost in their thoughts.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reports The news of Kendrick's stabbing is just the latest incident in a long and winding trial which included deliberations on whether or not rap lyrics can be used as evidence and attorneys themselves being taken into custody.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Santa Ana winds sweeping across South California at the moment are a contributing factor to why the Franklin fire is burning so quickly and so out of control.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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An armed rebel alliance charged across Syria over 11 days, sweeping through major cities and reigniting a conflict that had been largely static since a 2020 ceasefire agreement.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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This twisted peppermint candle has all the classic holiday scents rolled into one and is only available during the holidays, giving it more of an exclusive feel.Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Add in the ability to beat a mean mug when needed, and this talented, twisted queen is ready to go all the way in the competition!Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The defiance of the second track off Swift’s sixth album vibrates through Burt’s poem, which also picks up the serpentine imagery of the singer’s hard pivot to pop.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The mountains surrounding town keep it relatively isolated, as do the serpentine roads between it and larger burgs.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Smoke curling from the engine compartment of the lead Ukrainian tank hinted that the vehicle had suffered some damage.David Axe, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Moments later, the forward picked the ball up on the edge of the box before curling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the net to make it 6-0.Ben Church, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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