as in curving
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curved strip of metal that had sheared off during the collision
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as in rounded
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 arched
to cause to turn away from a straight line
curved the wood to make a bow
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Recent Examples of curved
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The curved heel has become a signature detail in the singer’s shoe designs as of late and gives her shoes a modern edge, as opposed to the traditional slim stiletto heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
In December, a majority of commissioners voted to approve FTL City Hall Partners’ design for a new glass, curved building.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Researchers have unveiled a new method that lets robots handle irregular, curved objects with far greater precision.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The bright white, curved-roof theater — with blue trim, of course — is nestled near the base of the Orlando Eye observation wheel on the Universal Boulevard side of Icon Park entertainment complex.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Add curved dining chairs to complement the half-oval.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
This gives the floor plan a warmer, richer look that's further embellished with curved edges throughout.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The existing Grand Boulevard road bridge is curved and has no sidewalk, which poses safety concerns for people on foot and bikes sharing the road with vehicles.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
One is rounded for liquid ingredients, and the other is curved as a scooper for dry ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Arbat might even derive from gorbat (hunchback), because the road curved in and around streams.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
If the cosmological constant is negative, then space-time is negatively curved into anti-de Sitter space.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The main level includes a grand foyer, according to its listing, with a curved staircase, a front parlor with pocket doors, a formal dining room and a renovated kitchen with soapstone counters, wine fridge and a sitting area with a warming stove.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The curved heel has become a signature detail in the singer’s shoe designs as of late and gives her shoes a modern edge, as opposed to the traditional slim stiletto heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
In December, a majority of commissioners voted to approve FTL City Hall Partners’ design for a new glass, curved building.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Researchers have unveiled a new method that lets robots handle irregular, curved objects with far greater precision.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The decor leans into ‘80s femininity, with tones of teal and dusty pink with gold finishes and curved motifs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The bright white, curved-roof theater — with blue trim, of course — is nestled near the base of the Orlando Eye observation wheel on the Universal Boulevard side of Icon Park entertainment complex.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Add curved dining chairs to complement the half-oval.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
This gives the floor plan a warmer, richer look that's further embellished with curved edges throughout.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Video emerged online showing a red Ferrari shooting out of a tunnel along the highway at a high speed, slamming into a concrete barrier where the road curved and erupting into flames.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The existing Grand Boulevard road bridge is curved and has no sidewalk, which poses safety concerns for people on foot and bikes sharing the road with vehicles.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
The usually straight path of light gets curved along the warp, with the degree of curvature dictated by how close to the object of mass the light passes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
One is rounded for liquid ingredients, and the other is curved as a scooper for dry ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Arbat might even derive from gorbat (hunchback), because the road curved in and around streams.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
If the cosmological constant is negative, then space-time is negatively curved into anti-de Sitter space.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curved
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Who else made Florida’s list Nationwide, Dairy Queen and McDonald’s rounded out the top three, respectively.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Chargers rounded out the draft by selecting a pair of guards in the sixth round, Logan Taylor of Boston College and Alex Harkey of Oregon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Back on the highway, the rearview mirror showed the clouds had lifted, the waters were still, and a rainbow had arched across the sky.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sami’s hair and beard were gray, and his thick eyebrows arched over his tired walnut eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The six-episode podcast series bowed in January.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The ceiling was noticeably bowed, and the floor was partly rotted.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI is locked in a heated battle with Anthropic and Google for leadership in the AI market, trying to get both consumers and business customers hooked on chatbots and other AI tools, while public anger over AI continues to simmer as evidenced by a recent attack on Altman’s home.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ever since, fans have been hooked to see how the friend group navigate fights big and small.—
Colleen Kratofil,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These twisted brick can be used as a decorative cap to garden wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov corralled a puck in the offensive zone, unleashed a twisted wrist shot on net, and somehow fit the puck into a sliver of space top shelf.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two days after the Knicks were booed frequently while trailing by 30 points in the first half of their 114-97 loss to Dallas, the scoreboard was crooked in their favor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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When other players noticed the rim was crooked, the Spurs' Jeremy Sochan jumped up and hung on it to try to straighten it out.—
Matt Young,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Republican leaders may have initially felt blindsided by the conflict, but most quickly either bent the knee or remained silent.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In one sweet photo, Taylor bent down to kiss his wife's stomach, who wore a white skirt and white tank top.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Curved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curved. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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