ARC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

arc 1 of 2

noun

ˈärk

Definition of arc

as in curvature

something that curves or is curved the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc

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verb

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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straighten

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Noun

The story plays with the slipperiness of identity and desire in a way that bolsters the horror of its lead character’s arc. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Thompson struggled to make shots, scoring six points on 2-of-11 shooting from behind the arc. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Verb

Unlike a conventional ballistic missile, which follows a relatively predictable arcing trajectory, an HGV generates aerodynamic lift and can maneuver during its descent. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026 With MacIver well off her line, Gutierres bent an arcing shot into the net from 40 yards out on the right side. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arc

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Noun

Most recently introduced monitors of this size have a slight curvature.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Individual fibers can detect curvature along a line, but reconstructing an entire surface presents a greater challenge.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of curvature

Verb

Where the Duo has curved edges and a distinct D-like appearance, the Z Fold 8 is strictly rectangular with sharp edges all around.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Animators studied ostriches before feeding their digital movement curves into a six-axis mechanical rig carrying the performers.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

Their calculations showed that the molecule conducts electricity very differently depending on its rotational angle.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
When the replacement arrived, the new cotton felt stiff, less breathable, and one side seam veered off at an angle, pulling the fabric awkwardly around my body.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of angle

Noun

When the drone flies near an object and a whisker grazes or bends against a surface, the pressure changes at the base are measured in under two milliseconds, enabling the drone to calculate contact location and depth with millimeter precision.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The region could see 3 to 7 inches of rain, but some spots in the panhandle and big bend could see up to 15 inches, forecasters warned.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bend

Noun

Netanyahu’s decision to bring two Jewish supremacists into government became emblematic of Israel’s rightward turn—and one of the factors in its growing international isolation.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
With less than two weeks before Election Day, the Pennsylvania governor's race has taken an artificial intelligence turn.

— John Shumway, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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