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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
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
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
Fiddle-leaf fig trees sit between curled booths, upholstered in cloth made to look aged — or shabby chic.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2025
Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Not only is this location remote and hard to reach, but curled rattlesnakes and tarantulas lurk in nooks.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Her hair was curled into subtle Old Hollywood waves by Rena Calhoun using products from Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris and tools from Mane.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Styled by Mara Roszak using GHD hair tools, Stone’s hair was blow-dried and curled slightly in different directions at the ends, creating a beautiful wave that gives it a soft swing.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Wisps of blond hair curled out from his baseball cap.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
The line outside the Paramount Theatre curled around the block Wednesday afternoon, past the marquee and down the sidewalk before spilling toward Brazos and Eighth streets.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Stand back and check for any shingles that look lifted, crooked, or curled.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
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
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
Fiddle-leaf fig trees sit between curled booths, upholstered in cloth made to look aged — or shabby chic.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her father was seated on a chair with one foot tucked under him, and her mother was sitting on the sofa with both feet curled under her.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2026
Not only is this location remote and hard to reach, but curled rattlesnakes and tarantulas lurk in nooks.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Her hair was curled into subtle Old Hollywood waves by Rena Calhoun using products from Hair Rituel by Sisley Paris and tools from Mane.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Styled by Mara Roszak using GHD hair tools, Stone’s hair was blow-dried and curled slightly in different directions at the ends, creating a beautiful wave that gives it a soft swing.
—Lena Raab, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
Wisps of blond hair curled out from his baseball cap.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
The line outside the Paramount Theatre curled around the block Wednesday afternoon, past the marquee and down the sidewalk before spilling toward Brazos and Eighth streets.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Stand back and check for any shingles that look lifted, crooked, or curled.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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Add some vintage vibes to a curly shoulder cut with a deep side part.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Played by Matarazzo, whose curly hair and relative worldliness help to cement the Jonah Hill of it all, Jack is struggling to enjoy what are supposed to be the best years of his life.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The headboard shape boasts the same curved ‘wings’ as those high-back chairs.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Apr. 2026
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The research team also revealed that their strategy is a highly effective approach for improving not only the thermoelectric and mechanical performances of Ag2Se but also its applicability in curved or flexible energy harvesting devices.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 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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Overnight, the smoke coiled upward and gave way to acid rain that stained the city black.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The twisted brick Blavatnik Building extension has doubled the hanging space and does a nice line in river views from the top floor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Out front, the home’s first impression comes from mature olives that make a statement by real provenance — from twisted trunks to branches of green leaves and fruit — not from landscaping-in-a-box.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Chapin said Tokyo’s narrow and winding streets, often crowded with right-handed cars driving on the left side of the road, will present a fresh test for its AI technology, but that Nuro’s systems are designed to adapt and respond in real time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Introduced in 1992, the serpentine two-door was noteworthy for being Dodge’s first pure sports car and also coming with a potent V-10.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The serpentine crawl around the airport’s South terminal gave way to wide open space, offering no signs of what the vacuous hall looked like just hours earlier.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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