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as in to arch
to cause to turn away from a straight line
she bent the blade of the knife when she got it jammed in the drawer
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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
bent herself to the task for the rest of the day
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
bent all of his efforts toward making his first documentary film
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
attorneys bending the facts to put their client in the most favorable light
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as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another
bend a leash to the dog's collar
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
it's hard to see around that bend in the road, so be careful
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Recent Examples of bend
Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Holding this position, row the weights up to your hips by bending your elbows to a 45-degree angle.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Scott Hocker, theweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The cuff should not cross your elbow but instead the bottom of it should be positioned right above the bend of you elbow.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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René Magritte is best known for his Surrealist masterpieces like The Son of Man (1964), which bend reality and subvert expectations.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
Holding this position, row the weights up to your hips by bending your elbows to a 45-degree angle.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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The holidays are around the bend, so stock up on The Spice House's fall baking and Thanksgiving blends.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The cuff should not cross your elbow but instead the bottom of it should be positioned right above the bend of you elbow.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Doherty could have overplayed the sting of that line by arching an eyebrow or twisting her mouth into a little smirk.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 16 July 2024
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The front fascia is more aggressive, the inlets much bigger, and the wheel arches more prominent and sharp.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Musk devoted both time and money — lots of it — to helping Trump get elected.William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Matthews devotes one parenthetical sentence claiming rocket launches hurt coastal wildlife.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Ordinary suburban houses are filled with electronic devices and equipment that can sometimes emit electromagnetic noise at exactly the frequencies that radio telescopes aim to detect.The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Supple in structure, its rounded top is ergonomically shaped to rest under the arm and curve to the body, whether worn as a chic purse or comfortable daytime crossbody.Nikki Chwatt, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Its center is projected to hit Florida’s Big Bend area, the curving stretch of gulf coastline in the state’s north.Heather Hollingsworth and Stephen Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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To distort the true picture of their progress, others might even try deliberately publishing misleading research, with AI assisting in the creation of convincing fabrications.Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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Topographic features on Earth’s surface, such as mountains and deep-sea trenches, also distort its shape slightly.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The notes are the same, but the messages attached to them are irreconcilable.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Flu viruses enter cells by attaching to sugars that stick up from their surfaces called sialic acids.Brenda Goodman, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Since 2022, most interference has hit planes above 6,000 feet—suggesting the device that is causing the jamming is located on the ground, and that the more sensitive part of a plane's journey, at lower altitudes, is protected by the curvature of the Earth.Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Its silver structure captivates the eye, with its unmistakable curvature hugging the roadways.Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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The survey was not a scientific poll and the overall rankings of top voter issues reflect the tilt among respondents toward older, white women — the same demographic that is generally more likely to vote.Tina Griego, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Digital versions of iconic movie characters interact with kids via swipes, tilts, and taps.Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Bend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bend. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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