CURVE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of curve

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved the bold curve of the racing yacht's hull

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curve

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verb

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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straighten

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

Noun

With the candy-floss hair and knock-‘em-out curves, Dolly Parton has made a living off her bawdy, larger-than-life image. — Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 But that's part of Christina Bohannan's long learning curve as a Democratic candidate for Congress. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Gerek Wright won the blue ribbon for his paper on kyphosis, which causes the spine to curve excessively forward. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Their petals are flat (the tips may curve back toward the center of the dahlia). — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curve

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curve

Noun

This theory predicted that the light from distant stars appearing very close to the sun's edge should shift due to the curvature of space.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Samsung 32-inch Essential S3 sets a strong benchmark for budget big-screen value by pairing an immersive 1800R curvature with smooth 100-hertz refresh performance.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of curvature

Verb

For example, in August 14 satellite photos, rows of dots appear arcing around the coast of Oman through the strait of Hormuz.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Sam Junqua played an arcing first-touch cross from 35 yards out on the left side to the back post and Marczuk gently rolled in the volley.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of arc

Verb

This outer layer absorbs physical stress directly, protecting the delicate internal materials from bending or cracking under load.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Booze, black pepper, and leather accords give the note a sultry, noir bend, while white musks and soft florals transform vanilla into something comforting and cocooning.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bend

Noun

Outdoor Experiences The city skyline is iconic from any angle, but experiencing it from the water delivers an exhilarating new perspective—and makes for a thrilling way to connect with fellow adventurers.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
To keep the arrays from catching the wind like sails, engineers mount the solar panels at much flatter tilt angles than those used in typical ground installations.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of angle

Verb

Suraksha Subramaniam rounds out the founding team, overseeing legal and IP compliance.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Instead, it is built upon a base of Chita grain whisky aged in American oak and rounded out by malt whiskies aged in Spanish oak and Japanese mizunara.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of round

Verb

In the opposite direction, open the elbows wide, arching the back and lifting the chin to the sky.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Engineers maintained extremely gentle gradients across long distances while using tunnels, channels, and arched bridges to cross uneven terrain.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of arch

Noun

Together, Jaybush, Brad Chambers, and the American Heavy Moving team figured out a route through the city that avoided street trees, tight turns, and roads that run above old, fragile sewer pipes, which aren’t rated for heavy loads.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
The camera had no trouble responding to Alexa voice commands to stream video to an Amazon Echo Show smart display, and my Alexa routine to have a TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb turn red when the camera detected motion worked flawlessly.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

The stock has continued higher from there to $152, with the 50-day rising at $128 and the 200-day at $115, both trending in the right direction and well below current price.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Athens Banner-Herald Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY’s trending team.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of trend

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