1
as in to pull
to draw out by force or with effort
practically every word had to be corkscrewed out of the tight-lipped witness
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2
as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
the trail corkscrews through dense woods to the top of the steep hill
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Recent Examples of corkscrew
John Russell, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Growing to about 10 feet tall, the corkscrew hazel looks stately on its own or when planted with lower growing shrubs and perennials.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For dinner, choose the soon-to-open French bistro Petit Trois from chef Ludo Lefebvre, or opt for casual comfort (burgers, Jidori chicken Milanese, corkscrew fries) at the convivial, all-day restaurant.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The Oscar winner's hair has changed a lot over the years, from her iconic red corkscrew curls in 1983 to a long blonde mane in 2026.
—John Russell, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Growing to about 10 feet tall, the corkscrew hazel looks stately on its own or when planted with lower growing shrubs and perennials.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Above ground, corkscrew plants produce small green leaves and delicate flowers.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
For dinner, choose the soon-to-open French bistro Petit Trois from chef Ludo Lefebvre, or opt for casual comfort (burgers, Jidori chicken Milanese, corkscrew fries) at the convivial, all-day restaurant.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corkscrew
Adjective
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Yet, the most terrifying part of this entirely predictable spiral?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Gray perfectly ramps up the dread, and both Irwin and Gary’s senses of guilt and anger, as things spiral out of control for both brothers and ultimately the whole family, including Hester, who’s dealing with her own secrets.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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Roberts pulled Sasaki with runners on first and second in the sixth.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Engineered to curl The brilliance of the new protective technology lies in its multi-layered design.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Over 90% of customers mention that their lashes are instantly amplified, strengthened, hydrated and curled after a few uses.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Their hair was held back in a low bun and coiled in exactly the same way, and their blue eyes were darkly lined, that intensity counteracted with their matching rosy lip look.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
23 May 2026
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Unlike straighter hair types, afro hair often has a curved or coiled structure not only above the scalp but also beneath the skin, which means every stage of the procedure must be planned with exceptional care and technical precision.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The two candidates agreed on a number of things, including opposition to a federal ban on hydraulic fracturing to extract oil, support for a ban on oil and gas leases on federal land and support for a boost in the federal minimum wage.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Investigators are also reportedly working to extract data from devices aboard the vessel – including an infrared camera – that may contain additional clues surrounding Lynette Hooker’s disappearance.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes , Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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While secluded in the hills off of a winding dirt road, the resort is just minutes away from the Dripping Springs local scene of breweries, wineries, and distilleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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With a limited number of passengers, the train bypasses the standard European capitals in favor of the ‘unseen East’, winding through the Balkans and deep into the Turkish heartland.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Etna, a battle-scarred but kindhearted shepherd mix who was plucked from his home on the eve of an unspecified conflict in an unnamed country, has grown weary of war’s brutalities and longs to return to the coastal farm of his puppyhood.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The only thing that prevented a shutout was Ross Colton plucking in a rebound off Brent Burns’ sniper off Hart’s chest.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Corkscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corkscrew. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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