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as in twisting
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a long and winding path through the woods
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as in loop
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as in coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
self-interest winds itself into everything that he does—even his alleged favors for other people
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Recent Examples of winding
Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Sedona Prince has had a winding journey toward the 2025 WNBA Draft, where she’s expected to finally join the league in April after a seven-year college odyssey.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The theft happened at a time, with the pandemic winding down, when restaurants, as a social idea, felt precious, and possibly endangered.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The bridges are barely a few millimeters wide, hollowed out to save even more weight, while the winding rotor has been minimized to the essentials.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Sedona Prince has had a winding journey toward the 2025 WNBA Draft, where she’s expected to finally join the league in April after a seven-year college odyssey.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Additionally, the substantial cost reductions T-Mobile experienced following the winding down of its Sprint integration might eventually diminish, affecting earnings growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The theft happened at a time, with the pandemic winding down, when restaurants, as a social idea, felt precious, and possibly endangered.
—Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
The picture depicts a bustling market of shoppers and vendors, with a jagged line reminiscent of those on graphs winding through the stalls.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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Scientists still don't know why galaxies like this one take on this spiral shape, in part because of the sheer diversity of other examples.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
9 May 2025
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Round Houses One of Wright’s most famous designs is the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, notable for its spiral ramp and radical cylindrical shape.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Rosen’s journey takes him on a loop through the Western Slope, down to the San Luis Valley and back to Denver.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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Regions with better access to water reuse systems and efficient cooling loops may now leapfrog others in attracting next-generation AI clusters.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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And law enforcement agencies started surveilling and infiltrating Muslim communities across the United States.—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
27 Mar. 2025
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The latest report shares where and when common pests will start infiltrating indoor and outdoor spaces.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hybrid mattress The best hybrid mattress is designed to target pressure points with a makeup of encased steel coils and foam layers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
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Clean Coils and Fins Use a soft-bristle brush to gently remove dirt, dust, and other buildup from the air conditioner’s evaporator coils and fins.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
Verb
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His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Don’t skip dessert here: Opt for a swirl of homemade vanilla soft-serve ice cream or a slice of decadent chocolate pie.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Harris’ choice of pearl earrings for their first debate last September caused a swirl on social media.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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