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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
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
This was their first goal direct from a free kick in a Clasico since Lionel Messi curled one past Iker Casillas back in October 2012.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Banda worked her way into the box, muscled off a defender and curled a bouncing shot to the far post past Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
O'Kane put Louisville ahead in the 76th with a goal off a direct free kick that curled into the top corner for her first career brace.
—ABC News, 9 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
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
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
Their legs trembled beneath them, their hands and heads shook with anxiety, and at times Snow, in tears, curled into the arms of friends and loved ones.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
This was their first goal direct from a free kick in a Clasico since Lionel Messi curled one past Iker Casillas back in October 2012.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Banda worked her way into the box, muscled off a defender and curled a bouncing shot to the far post past Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
O'Kane put Louisville ahead in the 76th with a goal off a direct free kick that curled into the top corner for her first career brace.
—ABC News, 9 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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What are the best ingredients in shampoo for curly hair?—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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The secret to her flawless look was under-the-radar, curly girl-friendly haircare brand NAVY.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
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Jimmy Fairly’s exaggerated proportions and curved shield shapes feel perfectly aligned with that energy.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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With its curved ceiling, the 120-seat auditorium serves not just as a film and laser show venue but also as a planetarium.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 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
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Hilarious hormonal shifts that made my curly hair go wavy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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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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The Aquazzura pair, the Twist 95, featured an open toe, a backless slide shape and two twisted straps across the front of the foot.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Soneva Jani stretches almost four miles along a stunning lagoon, with a small, lush island connecting two winding jetties, each snaking through the turquoise waters and leading to a collection of unique overwater villas.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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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 18 May. 2026.
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