Synonyms of curling

curling 1 of 2

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curved
• winding
• curving
• twisting
• twisted
• serpentine
• curled
• bending
• crooked
• sinuous
• tortuous
• curvy
• windy
• jagged
• coiling
• coiled
• devious
• spiral
• crazy
• zigzag
• spiraling
• swirling
• circling
• indirect
• uneven
• looping
• zigzagging
• roundabout
• wandering
• corkscrew
• rambling
• circuitous
• meandering
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straight
• direct
• linear
• straightaway

curling

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verb

present participle of curl

as in coiling

to follow a circular or spiral course

an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coiling
• winding
• curving
• swirling
• twisting
• twining
• circling
• spiraling
• sweeping
• weaving
• turning
• entwining
• corkscrewing
• arching
• looping
• arcing
• whirling
• bending
• encircling
• hooking
• swerving
• crooking
• veering
• bowing
• bulging
• intertwining
• interlacing
• zigzagging
• wheeling
• meandering
• lacing
• enlacing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of curling

Adjective

Dyson’s 2018 debut, the Airwrap, was a hair tool like no other—curling, smoothing, drying, and detangling without direct heat. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Today brings preliminary matches for women’s ice hockey, qualification runs for men’s big-air snowboarding, and, of course, more curling, which is the only sport industrious enough to have events every day through the Olympics. — The Editors, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026

Verb

Diaby scored the winner on a nifty shot from outside the box, curling it into the top right corner of the net for his second goal in his eighth MLS match. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, meanwhile, became the first American team to win a medal in Olympic mixed doubles curling, taking silver. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

The striker managed to regain possession, used his quick feet to dance past two defenders before curling an effort into the top corner. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Similarly, Helene made landfall two years ago on the Florida Gulf Coast before curling to the west near the mountains, but far less rain is expected with Isaias, forecasters said. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

For Celine, Quashie roughly painted nails on the same hand different bricky shades, and for Matières Fécales, manicurist Lora de Sousa offered all lengths and shapes of red, from curling claws to XXL ovals and sharp stilettos. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

There are two temperature settings—356 and 410 degrees Fahrenheit for the curling attachments, with slightly lower heat options for the thermal brush. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Centuries later, Art Nouveau revived nature’s patterns once again, bending iron and glass into curling stems and petals. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026