curlicuing

verb

present participle of curlicue
as in curling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curlicuing
  1. curling
  2. falling off
  3. circling
  4. spiraling
  5. coiling
  6. sweeping
  7. bowing
Verb
  • Sand-like granules collecting in gutters, curling or missing shingles, brittle or cracking shingles, sagging sections and indoor leaks or ceiling stains are the standard indicators that a roof is failing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Her signature micro braids were scooped up into a half-up, half-down style with free-flowing tendrils curling around her forehead and cheekbones.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of curling
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  • Historically, European travel spiked in summer before falling off sharply in fall and winter.
    — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Lee said the tax cut isn't helping because tourism is falling off.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of falling off
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  • The restaurant was loud, with photographers circling the art patrons like vultures.
    — Eileen Kelly, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The possible deal follows major Hollywood studios and streamers earlier circling the movie inspired by the biggest video game of 2025.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of circling
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  • This exchange turns into Luann fully spiraling out, screaming about Porsha being two hours late to anybody who would listen.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Ana and Andy Fischer didn’t know what else to do about their spiraling teenage son Daniel.
    — Jeff Winter, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of spiraling
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  • In addition to data on coiling direction from multiple species going back millions of years, the study incorporates insights from modern foram genetics and biology.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of coiling
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  • After winning Game 1 on Sunday at home, the Dream went on the road and beat the Washington Mystics, 93-75, on Wednesday in Game 2, sweeping the best-of-three series.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In the United States, meanwhile, cities have come under siege by federal authorities carrying out sweeping anti-migrant raids.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweeping
Verb
  • The film continues a strong bond between two-time Oscar winner Pitt and Paramount, with their survival thriller Heart of the Beast bowing next weekend.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lance Oppenheim’s Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson, is set to open the Beyond Fest genre festival in Los Angeles after bowing in Venice.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bowing
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“Curlicuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curlicuing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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