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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curled and complicated route through a series of caves
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as in coiled
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curled
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Look for curled edges, bare spots where granules have worn away and any flashing that looks lifted or bent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
And the curled posture of the embryo follows an ovoid shape like that of an egg.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The curled ends, which add extra dimension, are a particularly amazing touch.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Styled by hairstylist Nikki Nelms, the actress’s curled crop cut was shaped with a SheaMoisture styling gel and smoothing oil which kept her curls healthy and in place.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Hairstylist Adir Abergel used Virtue Labs to perfect her curled shoulder-length style.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Gifford's favorite variety is seashell cosmos, which has fluted petals that look hand-curled.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
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
But the award has to go to Matheus Cunha’s long-range dagger — a dramatic late winner curled past Gabriel’s desperate lunge and David Raya’s despairing dive into the bottom corner — to set the away crowd into rapturous applause.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Payne fired a shot from outside the box and curled it past DiDi Haračić for the first goal of the match and the first of her career, giving Orlando a 1-0 lead just before the break.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Her slick, curled bixie cut echoed the clean sculptural lines of the look.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 May 2026
There is a cocker spaniel, rented for the day, curled beside him.
—Maneet Ahuja, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Now, Hilton rarely deviates from her signature look, of which long, perfectly curled or waved blonde hair is a key element.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 May 2026
Adjective
Assistants can nick head-to-toe Chanel looks from the fashion closet without anyone batting a Shu Uemura–curled eyelash.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2026
Look for curled edges, bare spots where granules have worn away and any flashing that looks lifted or bent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
And the curled posture of the embryo follows an ovoid shape like that of an egg.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 15 Apr. 2026
Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The curled ends, which add extra dimension, are a particularly amazing touch.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Styled by hairstylist Nikki Nelms, the actress’s curled crop cut was shaped with a SheaMoisture styling gel and smoothing oil which kept her curls healthy and in place.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Hairstylist Adir Abergel used Virtue Labs to perfect her curled shoulder-length style.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
But the home side’s chanting and cheering were quickly muted in the 50th minute when Sarasota midfielder Chandler O’Dwyer curled a shot from 20 yards out into the top right corner of Boise’s net.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Gifford's favorite variety is seashell cosmos, which has fluted petals that look hand-curled.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
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
But the award has to go to Matheus Cunha’s long-range dagger — a dramatic late winner curled past Gabriel’s desperate lunge and David Raya’s despairing dive into the bottom corner — to set the away crowd into rapturous applause.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Payne fired a shot from outside the box and curled it past DiDi Haračić for the first goal of the match and the first of her career, giving Orlando a 1-0 lead just before the break.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Her slick, curled bixie cut echoed the clean sculptural lines of the look.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 May 2026
There is a cocker spaniel, rented for the day, curled beside him.
—Maneet Ahuja, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Now, Hilton rarely deviates from her signature look, of which long, perfectly curled or waved blonde hair is a key element.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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Cheeks pink with excitement, curly hair flowing and a Hawaiian shirt covered in vegetables over his shoulders, Broccoli Guy has become one of the viral moments of the postseason.—
Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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People with curly, textured, color-treated, or dry hair often notice this the most because those hair types are already more prone to dehydration and breakage.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Shop more Sunbrella picks below, including a chaise lounge set, a charming curved loveseat, and a set of pretty throw pillows under $50.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The style was finished with a slingback strap and a 105 mm glossy curved heel reimagining the brand’s signature Horn Heel.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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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 blocking pattern will allow for a very warm, humid, and unstable airmass south of a wavy frontal boundary that will keep much of the South and Southeast active with daily rain and thunderstorm chances into early June, the Weather Prediction Center said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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This mani looks straight out of the deep end, with a wavy, tile-like pattern and a gradation of blues.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Viewers see Mary being interrogated by Async employee Phil (Mark Duplass), as well as a twisted version of Mary sitting in silence by herself.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Bell and Gadd didn’t have much time to develop their twisted relationship before they were expected to destroy each other on camera.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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Navigating the loss of a friend can be a long and winding journey.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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End your drive at Mount Lemmon Ski Area, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S. Just northeast of Tucson, Arizona, the two-lane asphalt of the Sky Island Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway) carves a winding path up into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Like a vibrantly hued snake darting down the narrow branch of a tree, the collective of high-performance automobiles rapidly navigates the narrow, serpentine artery along the Northeastern Italian coast, a quicksilver-like tracing of the border between Il Bel Paese and Slovenia.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The Comeback never got any nominations in the supporting categories, but Andrew Scott could pull some attention as the show’s serpentine tech-bro CEO.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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