arches

NOUN

curve, curved structure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arc archway

STRONG

bend bow curvature dome semicircle span vault

VERB

curve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arc

STRONG

bend bow bridge camber extend form hook hump hunch round shape span stretch

Antonyms

STRONG

compress concentrate condense destroy neglect shorten straighten

Example Sentences

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Even if the world ever lost its taste for its cuisine, and one store shuts down a day, there would still be a few golden arches around in the year 2160.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The new outdoor area, developed on adjacent arches secured from Network Rail, will expand provision to include a Wellness Shed project, a sensory garden with raised beds and an outdoor yoga and mindfulness space.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

With its long arches and lights looming over the viaduct, the 6th Street Bridge has become a beacon for Angelenos and the curious.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Upon entering the abode, guests are greeted with a large space with an open floor plan that is accentuated by the arches in the walls.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

I touch my chin with my thumb and move my hand forward in two small arches to signify the word Grandma.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer