as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curling labyrinth designed to discourage grave robbers from ever finding the inner burial chamber
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as in coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curling
Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Every country has quirky winter pastimes, from ice fishing and curling to sledding under the stars.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass wrote, directed and starred in this blood-curling 2014 film that follows a videographer who takes on a job for an eccentric client.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Seasonal activities are planned according to guest request and include curling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating on nearby Lake Placid.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Now, without curling your toes, try to lift the arch of your foot by pressing your toes into the ground and activating your arch muscles.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
Every country has quirky winter pastimes, from ice fishing and curling to sledding under the stars.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass wrote, directed and starred in this blood-curling 2014 film that follows a videographer who takes on a job for an eccentric client.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Seasonal activities are planned according to guest request and include curling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating on nearby Lake Placid.
—Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curling
Adjective
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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Then Kim brings another rock from behind his back, a small, curved black stone.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
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More broadly, its long and winding path back into the spotlight is a reminder that preparedness depends not only on scientific breakthroughs, but on whether those breakthroughs are carried forward before opportunity is lost.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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But Taylor treated the whole show — era to era — as the long and winding tale of her life, growing up in public through her music.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Dec. 2025
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Later came scores on a free kick and curving corner kick to help account for a 4-0 halftime lead.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Some of the trees stand as much as 140-feet, while others are twisted and bent due to rocky soil and lack of sunlight.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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All that remained was now a gray field of ash and twisted metal, almost unrecognizable even in form.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hathaway also styled her hair with bold side bangs while modeling the serpentine gold jewelry.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Its serpentine curves have entranced drivers for decades, and even lured some to their death.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
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For a super-flavorful addition to sandwiches or salads, try curled cress.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Curling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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