Arcs

Synonyms for "arcs" (13 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
arcarc dischargearc segment

Strong matches (4)

Noun(4 words)
bendcircular arccurvecurved portion

Related words (6)

Noun(6 words)
curved segmentelectric dischargenarrative arcplot arcstory arcsweep

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: arc, arc discharge, arc segment, bend, circular arc.
  • Sentence evidence is available for arcs, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "arcs".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "arcs"

Keep "arcs" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "arcs" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "arcs", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "arcs" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

10 entries
bendcurveelectrical dischargeelectrical phenomenongeometric figuremovenarrative formshapestory structuretravel

More specific

8 entries
character arccircular arcmajor arcminor arcparabolic arcplasma arcplot arcwelding arc

Collocations

11 entries
arc a projectilearc a trajectoryarc a wirearc lengtharc over the gaparc through spacearc weldingmajor arcminor arcplot arcstory arc

Inflections

2 entries

Derivations

8 entries

Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

We can eliminate C and D since they are irrelevant to the generation of the arcs.

Source: tatoeba (324913)

I read that it's going to be more episodic and have fewer arcs.

Source: tatoeba (11037659)

Using the space agency's X-ray telescope, the researchers saw two arcs of gas with a thin layer of relatively cool hydrogen gas.

Source: tatoeba (12082881)

If a curvilinear triangle has for its sides arcs of circles which if produced would cut orthogonally the fundamental plane, the sum of the angles of this curvilinear triangle will be less than two right angles.

Source: tatoeba (13074386)

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "arcs"?

Closest matches include arc, arc discharge, arc segment, bend, circular arc.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "arcs"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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