as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull
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as in to arc
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 to bend
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curve
Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Meta’s Llama was touted as the top open model, where OpenAI’s closed models are obviously close to the curve of model supremacy.
—John Werner, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 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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Indeed, blending brakes and steering input to bend the Vanquish into the twisting curves of the Sardinian mountains reveals the Vanquish to be a comfortable and quick partner.
—Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
Meta’s Llama was touted as the top open model, where OpenAI’s closed models are obviously close to the curve of model supremacy.
—John Werner, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Her curving body is filled with a terrible foreknowledge of her son’s death.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve
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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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Photo : Michael Van Runkle Participants learn the track’s optimal racing line, a balance of long arcing curves and as much straightaway as possible for accelerating to top speed.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2024
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Cranes bearing parallel bands of stadium lights arced over the performance area.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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Helen, on the other hand, has blossomed from dowdy to dazzling, and is now a best-selling author bent on revenge and wooing back Ernest. Desperate, Madeline finds a potion endowing her with eternal youth — but with a few Faustian caveats.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Deadlifts involve lifting a weight (typically a barbell) from the ground by bending at the hips and knees, keeping your back flat, then straightening up to a standing position.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Nov. 2024
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Continuum claimed that reducing the angle of the plane would knock the number of units down from 475 to 355, making the affordability requirement financially unworkable.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Caldwell had hoped that the conservation angle would have been a larger part of the documentary film.Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll will join Post Malone on most of the tour dates — but not at State Farm Stadium — with Sierra Ferrell rounding out the lineup on select dates.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
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The show has covered other reality favorites, like Toddlers and Tiaras and Hell’s Kitchen, and America’s Next Top Model will round out the first season of this docuseries.Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 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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In turn, there’s a maturity and cultural authenticity that hovers over Morayo.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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This, in turn, can help vendors and customers reach mutually beneficial subscriptions.Derek Klobucher, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curve. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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