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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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 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
In Place Some butterfly species can overwinter in place as adults or larvae, nestling between tree bark, under rocks, in seed pods, among curled leaves and leaf litter, or under the soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
For a super-flavorful addition to sandwiches or salads, try curled cress.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Calum Ritchie carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, curled, and found a trailing Tony DeAngelo, who skated to his right and put a wrist shot on net that Askarov couldn’t handle with his glove as the Islanders took a 1-0 lead.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Beyond the ears, Dobby has a short, curled tail and an underbite that give him a look all his own.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
The lashes, once curled, become causality loops.
—Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
But instead of pulling back behind the perimeter for the dump-off pass that Giddey was planning to let loose, Sexton had curled his way down toward the baseline to clear out, leaving a painful absence in the space where the point guard anticipated his teammate to stand.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The students passing precious paintings up to safety, bracing against waters that curled around hips and thighs.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Hudson ditched her recent lob haircut for long beachy extensions, styling her blonde hair in mermaid waves that curled away from her face.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Even better, the super-soft insert guarantees all-day comfort, and the flexible shape can mold to your feet or be curled in a ball and easily packed into a carry-on.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The rest of her hair was pulled up in an undone updo, with a handful of delicately curled tendrils falling down her shoulders for extra romantic effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 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
In Place Some butterfly species can overwinter in place as adults or larvae, nestling between tree bark, under rocks, in seed pods, among curled leaves and leaf litter, or under the soil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
For a super-flavorful addition to sandwiches or salads, try curled cress.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Moments after Will Osula curled in the stunning winner for Newcastle United against Manchester United on Wednesday night, an old post on social media started to find its way onto the timelines of millions.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Calum Ritchie carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, curled, and found a trailing Tony DeAngelo, who skated to his right and put a wrist shot on net that Askarov couldn’t handle with his glove as the Islanders took a 1-0 lead.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Beyond the ears, Dobby has a short, curled tail and an underbite that give him a look all his own.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
The lashes, once curled, become causality loops.
—Fiona Landers, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
But instead of pulling back behind the perimeter for the dump-off pass that Giddey was planning to let loose, Sexton had curled his way down toward the baseline to clear out, leaving a painful absence in the space where the point guard anticipated his teammate to stand.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
The students passing precious paintings up to safety, bracing against waters that curled around hips and thighs.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Hudson ditched her recent lob haircut for long beachy extensions, styling her blonde hair in mermaid waves that curled away from her face.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Even better, the super-soft insert guarantees all-day comfort, and the flexible shape can mold to your feet or be curled in a ball and easily packed into a carry-on.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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As for her hair, it was styled in a towering curly updo that can only be described as high-fashion Marge Simpson.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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In this season, your hair is longer, a little curlier.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The result revealed a surprising pattern—superconductivity appeared and strengthened over a specific range of conditions, forming a curved region known as a superconducting dome.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The cabins hover lightly above the terrain, and curved retaining walls double as snow screens and a protective perimeter to help buffer winds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The form recalls the work’s titular gastropod—massive, coiled, immobilized by its own weight.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sula’s head rested on her arm, an undone braid coiled around her wrist.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If the dress code calls for true beachy or vacation attire, the Jaylah Strapless Midi Dress from Lulus looks like a wavy, ocean-like print that will blend in perfectly on the shore.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pageboy bob The subtle, soft layers of the pageboy bob introduce volume and movement and can be worn wavy or with a side part.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His disturbing and bloody rhetoric created a twisted equivalence between violent crime and immigrants, most of whom come here to work, raise families and contribute to our population growth and economy.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Researchers initially found one twisted jawbone during excavations near the Amazon rainforest.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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And through the dark, winding path of grief came a quaint, bright pink house nestled between a local home goods store and a vintage clothing shop on Parkville’s historic Main Street — creating a stark contrast from the deep sorrow Kincaid and her husband, Michael, felt inside.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Universal ran one of the Hollywood Drift trains twice along the serpentine hillside track without riders during the media preview.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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But did his serpentine moves come at an emotional cost?—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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