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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
Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The cashier responded by extending his thumb, index finger, and pinky finger while keeping his middle and ring fingers curled against his palm.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional hot tools, even daily stylers can keep their hair curled and healthy at the same time.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
De Paul took a short corner from Telasco Segovia and curled a shot into the upper-right corner of the goal in the 82nd minute.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Her platinum blonde hair was chopped into a chin-grazing cut that was curled under at the ends to give a voluminous appearance.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The line outside Leora curled around the block—slick ponytails and ALO Yoga sets.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
There, where the fire was, a body is curled with the grandfather stones.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Emma Durkin curled the ball around the Raiders’ wall and into the back of the net.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 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
Havertz turned and flicked it to Eze at the edge of the area, who curled home a spectacular finish.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The cashier responded by extending his thumb, index finger, and pinky finger while keeping his middle and ring fingers curled against his palm.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Unlike traditional hot tools, even daily stylers can keep their hair curled and healthy at the same time.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
De Paul took a short corner from Telasco Segovia and curled a shot into the upper-right corner of the goal in the 82nd minute.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Her platinum blonde hair was chopped into a chin-grazing cut that was curled under at the ends to give a voluminous appearance.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The line outside Leora curled around the block—slick ponytails and ALO Yoga sets.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
There, where the fire was, a body is curled with the grandfather stones.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Emma Durkin curled the ball around the Raiders’ wall and into the back of the net.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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Her hair, which is long, dark, and curly, had recently been treated to a bathroom Manic Panic job, and the front strands were dyed a light peach.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Perrin’s contributions go beyond his bus-driving heroics A slender young man with a mop of curly brown hair, Perrin is a math whiz who graduated high school in Arcata at 16 and has been working at Kneeland Elementary ever since.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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This curved table from Martha Stewart’s home line has a flat back that sits flush against the wall without sacrificing space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The company has often touted it as a solution for creating curved car displays.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2026
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But when classes resumed this week for the first time since the Iran war began, coiled barbed wire blocked the Palestinian siblings’ path to the village center.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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By now, the mind-altering powers coiled in these devices are evident.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to her thick hair and naturally wavy texture, Rosalía’s collarbone-length chop looks particularly full-bodied and voluminous.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Each wavy stripe is rendered in beige leather, as well as the toe-tip.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Mobile homes at Wash Trailer Park in Bogue Chitto were reduced to heaps of twisted metal and debris; Lincoln County alone reported roughly 200 homes damaged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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On the ground were the charred remains of the bus and tanker truck, with twisted metal scattered across the highway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Even the entrance is enveloping—a winding, sheltered, dark wooden path that smells like intense relaxation and essential oils.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
23 Apr. 2026
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Climb the 199 winding steps to the top, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Cape May Point State Park.—
Carlianne Brennan,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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The park flanks a tiny stretch of Table Rock Lake, a serpentine reservoir with more than 745 miles of shoreline.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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