as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him
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Recent Examples of arc
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Haas recalls, likely referencing Erin Lindsay's (Sophia Bush) arc on the show.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Attorneys representing residents who have filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison allege witnesses saw arcing at the tower moments before the blaze.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Of the three main character arcs, Michaela’s is the most foreseeable; a rich woman who feels trapped by her money and dismissed by her husband, yadda yadda yadda.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 May 2025
Haas recalls, likely referencing Erin Lindsay's (Sophia Bush) arc on the show.
—Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
Blackened marks and other signs of damage on the steel structure, suggest that arcing occurred, sending electricity through the equipment that was supposed to have been unused, according a new lawsuit filed this week.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025
Attorneys representing residents who have filed lawsuits against Southern California Edison allege witnesses saw arcing at the tower moments before the blaze.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc
Noun
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Fuller suffered from a curvature of the spine, which made her slouch, and from myopia, which made her squint.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Through the capsule’s large panoramic windows, the crew will see the planet's curvature and the stark contrast between the bright blue atmosphere and the blackness of space.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Of course, Apple will have thought of this and curved the edges, for instance, to mitigate this.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Halfway into the decade, the company's latest sustainability report released Thursday shows the software giant has a long way to go to meet that goal but may be starting to bend its emissions curve downward.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Squaring up Federico Dimarco, Yamal drove to the byline before chopping back — nearly sending Dimarco out of the stadium — taking a touch, and rifling the ball at goal from the tightest of angles.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The monthly report The task force also releases monthly reports that show the crisis from a different angle.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Its steering is tight and precise, and throwing its 1,800kg mass around bends is heaps of fun thanks to its grippy tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The bad-guy turn came because Rhodes, dressed like a discount Homelander but seemingly unwilling to make the smart move to the dark side, was running out of breathing room.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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And as the sport’s top gate receipt producer—just ahead of the Yankees—the Dodgers can expect three boffo turns at the box office.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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“Arc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arc. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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