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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
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
In one scene, Cathy asks her longtime maid, Nelly, to pull her corset tighter as a sort of self-punishment, and as her skin curled grotesquely beneath the corset strings onscreen, an older couple stood up and left the theater.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
In fact, on many nights I could be found dozing in the chair with her tiny body curled onto my chest.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
If your aloe vera plant isn’t getting enough water, its leaves will look thinner than usual or become limp or curled.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, Atallah Abu Hadaiyed heard explosions in Gaza City during his morning prayers and ran outside to find his cousins lying on the ground as flames curled around them.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Chopped with face-framing curtain bangs and curled into small (almost Shirley Temple-sized) ringlets, the singer’s hair is clearly a reference to her look from the song’s energetic music video.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Inside The Lot at Formosa, Young’s hair, once a mullet with stark blond streaks, was now colored black and curled in coils down her back.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The two of them sit curled against each other in an arm chair.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 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
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
In one scene, Cathy asks her longtime maid, Nelly, to pull her corset tighter as a sort of self-punishment, and as her skin curled grotesquely beneath the corset strings onscreen, an older couple stood up and left the theater.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
In fact, on many nights I could be found dozing in the chair with her tiny body curled onto my chest.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
If your aloe vera plant isn’t getting enough water, its leaves will look thinner than usual or become limp or curled.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
On Saturday, Atallah Abu Hadaiyed heard explosions in Gaza City during his morning prayers and ran outside to find his cousins lying on the ground as flames curled around them.
—Sam Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Chopped with face-framing curtain bangs and curled into small (almost Shirley Temple-sized) ringlets, the singer’s hair is clearly a reference to her look from the song’s energetic music video.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
Inside The Lot at Formosa, Young’s hair, once a mullet with stark blond streaks, was now colored black and curled in coils down her back.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
The two of them sit curled against each other in an arm chair.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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Her curly copper hair bounced on her head, as if ready for a fight.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Golden Police Department That suspect has been described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11, medium build with dark brown eyes, black or dark brown curly or wavy hair and a groomed beard.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The planned location is on the south side of Cedar Road, near Bruce Road, on a curved street.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Why Specialization Matters Afro hair transplantation is not a routine procedure, since the curved follicle structure and dense texture require precision and an understanding of how Afro hair behaves both under the skin and after growth, which requires skill and experience.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
Freep.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In 2017 Dikansh Parmar of the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change in Germany, rescued an Indian cobra (Naja naja) coiled around a train’s window bars that was hissing and, understandably, frightening passengers.—
Richard Kemeny,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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On the 002, a trail runner tailored to ground feel, wavy lines from previous iterations carry extra relevance now, and a gum sole unit provides a stark contrast.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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January Jones's wavy texture is hair envy-inducing.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Nasher includes one of John Chamberlain’s sculptures assembled from twisted metal parts, and a motorized Jean Tinguely contraption of miscellaneous rusty metal bits.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, sitting here now, three decades later, an inappropriate joke about ICE felt like a twisted way to cope with the stress of what has been unfolding.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.—
Gio Santiago,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
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And every stop along the winding road of his life, from musical wunderkind to business and community leader, has shaped how this Flossmoor resident approaches life.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For Shiffrin, the dozen years between slalom golds have been even more serpentine than that.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Alba stepped out for a solo beach day on Sunday wearing a plunging serpentine string bikini with matching thong bikini bottoms.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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