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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 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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as in spiral
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Recent Examples of winding
Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Some successful measures providing non-police options for emergency response, like the CAHOOTS crisis assistance program in Eugene, Oregon, have had to be discontinued due to a winding down of federal support.
—Sandy Hudson, refinery29.com, 9 July 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
From $262 per night. Perks: Saltwater pool and spa, king beds in all rooms, piano, fire pit
At the top of a long and winding drive awaits Le Petite Retreat.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Silvertop came with several logistical challenges, not the least of which was the steep, narrow, winding roads leading to the house.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Close up of electrical engineer inspecting copper windings in an electrical engineering factory.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Some successful measures providing non-police options for emergency response, like the CAHOOTS crisis assistance program in Eugene, Oregon, have had to be discontinued due to a winding down of federal support.
—Sandy Hudson, refinery29.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
On Beatles night at Citi Field, the Mets took a long and winding road to defeat.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
From $262 per night. Perks: Saltwater pool and spa, king beds in all rooms, piano, fire pit
At the top of a long and winding drive awaits Le Petite Retreat.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The massive house spans three stories, including a reception room, bedroom, bathroom, a roof terrace—and, most impressively, a swirling waterslide that shoots out the side of the building, winding around a palm tree.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Silvertop came with several logistical challenges, not the least of which was the steep, narrow, winding roads leading to the house.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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Place in springform pan, spiral side up, and repeat until pan is filled.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Employers look for people who can set priorities and stay on top of deadlines without letting costs spiral out of control.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Season 5 dives into the contrast between old and new New York, with secret billionaires, mobsters and mysterious residents infiltrating the building.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Taliban was and still is adept at infiltrating aid organizations and diverting aid to fill their coffers.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Davis looked at the barrel of the pistol and saw smoke curling upward, as if in slow motion.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Kylie reacted as Stormi began curling her lashes with the utensil.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Give your pumpkin a floral border by inserting one or two flowers into each vial (the flowers should be big enough to cover the holes).—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Each curl and coil told a story that was centered around pride and reclamation.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her ring, necklace, bracelet and earrings were all from Bulgari’s Serpenti line, complementing her gown’s coils.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Room for two, a supple ride, a gorgeous view over a curved hood, perfect flow of air up and over the windshield and cockpit with virtually no backsplash to disrupt pleasant conversation, and the ability at any time to experience a rush of power and speed when the moment calls.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Samsung’s Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is down $900, and its massive curved screen with Cockpit Mode makes racing and flight sims ridiculously immersive.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The majority of ensembles / possible model tracks have this curving away from Florida and potentially even the entire United States.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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And for an array of artisanal gelati and yogurt, Bella Blu (Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 7/8) is a good way to end a meal or begin a walk around Monopoli’s curving Lungomare.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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