How to Use arch in a Sentence

arch

1 of 3 noun
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  • There was a slight arch to her eyebrows.
  • The open curved arches beneath the roadbed soar above the wild creek.
    — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The hedges here grow tall and curve in, kissing in an arch.
    — Ingrid Rojas Contreras, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Picture the arch of your foot, that graceful curve that spans from the ball to the heel.
    — Talene Appleton, menshealth.com, 2 June 2023
  • Above this grass, trace half of a bowl to make a rainbow arch.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Slide back the plastic trim that rims the wheel arches to look for rot.
    — Brett Berk, Car and Driver, 4 Sep. 2023
  • As fans starting streaming into the game, the arch stood dark.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The Ponte Buriano has six arches and the Ponte Bobbio even more.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 9 May 2023
  • The three of them posed in from of a lemonade stand and beneath a flower arch on a sunny spring day.
    — Candace Ganger Powell, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
  • With a soft, stretchy tongue and support through the arch and heel, it's designed to keep you comfy on long strolls.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Squared-off wheel arches and a crisp belt line give the Triton a sturdy look.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 27 July 2023
  • Her brows, formed into light arches, looked as thick and dark as her hair.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The crew dug up old drawings and got in touch with the office of the arch’s designer, Chuck Hoberman.
    — Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Everything from the angle at which these hairs grow to the shape of the brow’s arch are designed to direct moisture away, to the side of the face.
    — Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The trail that leads to an iconic natural sandstone arch has been a big draw for ages.
    — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The arch looked fuller with green leaves and some white roses, and various vines could be seen in a bucket next to her.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023
  • There, under the arch, was a hub for police and social service providers that the city opened to fanfare this week.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Bull elk antlers consist of a long, sweeping main beam that arches over the bull’s back and toward its rump.
    — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
  • An arch with Chicago’s name printed in large Bratz purple font stood in the background.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The shaft height is the length of that area, which typically starts from the arch of the shoe until mid-shin or wherever the boot cuts off.
    — Annie O'Sullivan, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • Graphic green herringbone paper highlights the storage area and the arch above the desk.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Behind the array, Brunson got down on one knee under an arch made of the same flowers.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • Then Aaron Choate walks to the center of the stage, ponytail swinging, and arches under a spotlight topped with a strobe flash.
    — Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
  • MoDOT staff along with other workers are preparing for the blast of the north arch of the bridge on Thursday.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024
  • These shoes feature a pronounced arch and a deep heel cup, as well as a roomy toe box that’s well-suited for wide feet.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2023
  • But the real star of the show was Bieber's anklet, which draped delicately over her arch.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Note that those with high arches may find that these aren’t supportive enough, given the flat footbed.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Because of the way the new bridges are aligned, crews can’t do any more work until the north arch of the existing bridge is demolished.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The Bean is one of the most photographed spots in the city and has a 12-foot arch with an underside that warps and multiplies reflections.
    — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The red rock arches of Moab have become as synonymous with Utah as the state's dry, powdery snow.
    — Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2023
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arch

2 of 3 verb
  • The cat arched its back.
  • A tree arches over the road.
  • She arched her eyebrows in surprise.
  • She arched backward to begin the exercise.
  • Keep the legs as high as needed to avoid arching in the spine.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Spread your arms and legs, present your chest to the ground, and arch your back and head upward.
    — Dan Koeppel, Popular Mechanics, 14 Feb. 2021
  • Press your hands into the ground, lift your chest, and arch your back.
    — Min-Ja Lee, Health, 3 July 2023
  • The maneuver requires a climber to arch her back to stay close to the wall.
    — Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Above him arched the branches of the park trees, leaves against white sky.
    — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 10 Aug. 2022
  • Next, lower your spine to arch your back and push out your butt.
    — Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Make sure your ribs stay down, your back doesn't arch, and your torso doesn't tip to the side.
    — Jenny McCoy, Health.com, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Hurley, 19, soars, arches his back over the 7 ft., ½ in.
    — Time, 6 June 2023
  • Behind me the swells arch their backs and hiss, whitecaps forming on the crests.
    — Outside Online, 18 June 2021
  • Necks arch back and phones and cameras go up as Downs points out white terns.
    — Melody Bentz, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2021
  • Credit its tough wool-polyester blend and the extra padding in the heel, toe, and arch.
    — Amanda Monthei, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2020
  • This clog has it all: arch support, a heel strap, and a grippy sole.
    — Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 10 May 2021
  • Keep your hips and shoulders square to the front and squeeze your shoulder blades and abs (don't arch your back).
    — Tony Gentilcore, Men's Health, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The SkyCoaster -- one of those arched, slingshot swings -- claims to be the world’s largest such rides.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 30 Dec. 2019
  • Then take your index fingers and arch them down to touch.
    — Sheera Frenkel, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2023
  • There are paintings in splashy hues and arched door frames that look like cave openings.
    — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 21 Feb. 2020
  • The secret to a perfect shape is learning where your brows should start, arch and end.
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021
  • On an inhale, arch your back, lifting your head and butt for cow pose.
    — Min-Ja Lee, Health, 3 July 2023
  • Entering via the front porch, the living room has a brick fireplace and arched French doors.
    — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2019
  • Brace your abs and make sure to not over-arch your low back. Lift your legs up and slightly out from your hip joint.
    — Jon-Erik Kawamoto, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2020
  • The stomach muscles will relax and your back should arch off the mat slightly.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Then drive your torso forward and arch your back; breathe deeply.
    — Eric Leija, Men's Health, 6 May 2022
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades and arch your back slowly.
    — Men's Health, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Inside the house, the large arching windows dominate and pour in views of the landscape and lake.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 20 July 2019
  • The pose would always be the same: hands arched above our heads, shoulders pushed back, chin up, wrists twisted.
    — Tara Gonzalez, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2019
  • Both of their eyebrows were arched– signaling a high brow is in for the season.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
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arch

3 of 3 adjective
  • The novel is never mocking or arch in its tone.
  • The shoes have a high arch support and firmly hug your foot.
    — Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • The Black Music Walk of Fame starts with a grand arch entrance.
    — Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 18 July 2023
  • The iconic triple arch, steel-truss structure opened in 1956 as a toll bridge run by the city.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Cos arch jeans, $120 Vogue Shopping The insider’s guide to what to shop and how to wear it.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
  • The cushion and arch support really takes away the stress and pain.
    — Bernd Fischer, menshealth.com, 10 May 2023
  • The soft footbed offers arch support to cushion your feet.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The foot has length, width, instep girth, arch height, and metatarsal toe bar measurements, to cite just a few.
    — Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022
  • In the comics, Black Adam is the arch nemesis of Shazam and, in many ways, his darker counterpart.
    — Carson Burton, Variety, 23 July 2022
  • At the root of their all-day comfort is the footbed’s high amount of arch support, which promotes healthy foot alignment.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 July 2023
  • Many customers rave about the great arch support as well as the quality of these sandals.
    — Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 21 June 2023
  • The arch design also creates three distinct sections of the store.
    — Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 24 June 2022
  • In these snippets, Davis puts her arch eye for humor on full display.
    — Jasmine Liu, The New Republic, 24 Oct. 2023
  • What to Consider These shoes don't provide a lot of arch support.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2023
  • Each shoe is designed with an advanced footbed and arch support, like these flip-flops, which are on sale for just $30 right now.
    — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022
  • The two dams rely on the same arch barrel construction, Guerreiro said.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2022
  • To beat your arch rival and keep John Elway, one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, out of a bowl game?
    — Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Nov. 2022
  • In modern vertebrates, the cartilage doesn't form from cells that start in the arch structure.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 7 July 2022
  • The insoles bridge the gap between your shoes' lack of proper arch support and what's best for optimal foot health.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 13 June 2023
  • The William Winter Boot: These boots took five wears to break in fully and have very little arch or ankle support.
    — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Any arch support will ultimately fail if I am forced to be in one place without a chair for long.
    — Christy Tending, Longreads, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Iran relies on a network of proxy forces through the Mideast to counter the U.S. and Israel, its arch regional enemy.
    — Lou Kesten, Bassem Mroue, Jon Gambrell, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • The Texans have been scrappy of late, but their league-worst run defense will be challenged by their arch nemesis.
    — Jaylon Thompson, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2022
  • His closing remark carries a tinge of arch critique, yet the salesman is free to ignore it.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
  • The molded footbeds give them enough arch support for all day wear, and the textured leather contrasts the thick rubber soles, giving them a stylish, sleek look.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2022
  • The contoured footbed provides arch support and distributes weight evenly on the feet.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Beneath the carbon-fiber arch extensions, the track has also increased by 1.2 inches at the front and 1.4 inches at the back.
    — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The midsole should have plenty of cushioning for shock absorption and the footbed should have a ramp-like shape for arch support.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Your feet are certain to feel less fatigued in sandals with arch support than in those without.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • For those who adore running, Adidas has great no-show socks with arch compression.
    — Noemie Gokhool, womenshealthmag.com, 11 May 2023

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