parabolic

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The stock market was relatively calm in the weeks leading up to its late-October high, in contrast to the parabolic increase that you’d expect if tops were the opposite of bottoms.

From Barron's

But a rainy weather forecast means the sun's rays will not be able to light the parabolic mirror used by actresses in the garb of ancient priestesses.

From Barron's

Bradford’s long figure, slender even in a red puffer jacket, arcs in a parabolic collapse as his hips in bluejeans move and descend down into the fence, only to reverse upward before hitting the ground.

From New York Times

Reuters saw large parabolic antennas high on a ridge above town, partially obscured by a hillside of royal palms.

From Reuters

One of the authors, Western Carolina University psychology professor Hal Herzog, also has observed that parabolic spikes in dog breeds resemble those in baby names, hit songs and other boom-and-bust commodities of pop culture.

From Seattle Times