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as in twisting
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a long and winding path through the woods
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as in coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
self-interest winds itself into everything that he does—even his alleged favors for other people
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Size: 2 to 3 feet tall x 2 to 3 feet wide
Care requirements: Low to bright, indirect light; well-draining soil
Pothos' (Epipremnum) lush, winding leaves are sure to impress your guests.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
The Egyptian billionaire’s private investment firm, NNS Group, has submitted a final notice to complete winding-up its entity in the English capital by the end of this month, a year after the family office first began a process to dissolve voluntarily, according to registry filings.
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Benjamin Stupples,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Cult Gaia’s Cassidy sandal showcases a sculptural calla lily design wrapping around the foot such that the winding strap resembles a stem.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Adjective
The appeal of Reynolds Lake Oconee is as multifaceted as the intricately winding shores of the waters that give this exclusive community its name.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Size: 2 to 3 feet tall x 2 to 3 feet wide
Care requirements: Low to bright, indirect light; well-draining soil
Pothos' (Epipremnum) lush, winding leaves are sure to impress your guests.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Noun
Set in the Canaan Valley and fresh off major capital improvements, Timberline Mountain is now home to West Virginia’s only high-speed chairlift, and its winding runs through the ruggedly beautiful Monongahela National Forest are among the most scenic in the state.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
The Egyptian billionaire’s private investment firm, NNS Group, has submitted a final notice to complete winding-up its entity in the English capital by the end of this month, a year after the family office first began a process to dissolve voluntarily, according to registry filings.
—
Benjamin Stupples,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Follow the winding boardwalk down the bluff to discover what might be one of the Florida panhandle's quietest little beaches.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Cult Gaia’s Cassidy sandal showcases a sculptural calla lily design wrapping around the foot such that the winding strap resembles a stem.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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The base of the legs is stitched with a tulip hem for a dressier look and a curved silhouette.
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This curved gaming monitor sports a 1000R curve that helps you get immersed in your gameplay by wrapping around your peripheral vision.
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At that time, researchers identified a plasma spiral roughly 1,000 kilometers wide that hovered above the North Pole for nearly eight hours.
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Even so, her spiral downward to near death before ending up in treatment is ridiculously, gloriously brisk.
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.
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Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
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Schenck essentially preaches staying on the back leg, coiling up the body, letting the ball go as deep as possible and then unleashing a swing as fast as possible.
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Towle, 26, is currently in between stages of a clinical trial involving tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.
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Lanzani plays Rubio, an army officer tasked with infiltrating the Santa Cruz Church where the relatives of the missing have begun organizing.
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Soldiers Delight in Owings Mills has a bigger serpentine area, but with no nearby body of water to jump in, not a first choice for a hot summer day.
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Niobrara River Valentine, Nebraska If Nebraska doesn't conjure up images of serpentine Midwestern waterways, visit the Niobrara River midsummer and get back to us.
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Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
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Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
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Or curling your wrists while doing biceps curls.
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Romano Schmid’s curling effort from the edge of the area gave Austria the lead but Jordan equalised – their first goal at a World Cup with a strike equally as good just after half-time from Ali Olwan.
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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