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
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Instead of curving up to Cactus Garden, the winding road was straightened, leaving it 1,000 feet from the gas station and lodge.
—Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
The space’s crown jewel, however, is its massive curving marble top bar, imbued with just the slightest hints of Art Deco design and inspired by the city’s maritime heritage.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.
—Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
Instead of curving up to Cactus Garden, the winding road was straightened, leaving it 1,000 feet from the gas station and lodge.
—Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
The space’s crown jewel, however, is its massive curving marble top bar, imbued with just the slightest hints of Art Deco design and inspired by the city’s maritime heritage.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curving
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The mayor himself is charged by Manhattan federal prosecutors with bending the normal workings of government in exchange for improper campaign contributions and flight upgrades.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Joey Myron Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Joey Myron is a truly dynamic force in his genre-bending approach to country music.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Here weapons ordered into existence decades ago to fight the West were revived for final acts against a new generation of Russian soldiers, sent over the border by the whim of the Kremlin’s latest occupant — a long and winding case of the boomerang effect, aided by Chinese consumer tech.—
C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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These locations give them better visibility but also provide winding advantages.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of which, after Cashman finishes eating and steps back out into the cold, a few of the Lions Tap employees are sweeping the floors and talking.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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After decades of stagnation, a wave of innovation is sweeping through the nuclear industry.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
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All three films also suggest that their protagonists find their twisted actions thrilling.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Abbott and Qualley do some of the best work of their already notable careers in a film that’s unpredictable, twisted, and, yes, funny.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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This weekend, a cartoonist quit her job after an editor rejected her sketch of the newspaper's owner and other media executives bowing before the president-elect.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2025
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This weekend, a cartoonist quit her job after an editor rejected her sketch of the newspaper’s owner and other media executives bowing before the president-elect.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The in-store experience will include red shopping bags, which symbolize good luck and prosperity in the new year, which have been redesigned with serpentine shapes in the classic T-monogram.—
Nick Hall,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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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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One of the top trending movies on Netflix this holiday season is 'The Six Triple Eight', which tells the true story of an Ohio woman who made history during World War II.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Aliza covers trending news, often focusing on crime and politics.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Curving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curving. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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