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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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Recent Examples of winding
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
The cast and creative team behind this season's buzziest musical comedy chat with VF about the hilarious Titanic and Céline Dion spoof’s long and winding journey to Broadway.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Apr. 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Vast stretches of suburban concrete block its natural drainage, and thousands of homes have been built along its winding, sluggish tributaries.
—Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Shamet has had a winding second season in New York, a run that’s included a second significant shoulder injury in as many years after dislocating it in preseason play last year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Adjective
From there, a winding stone path leads through a scatter of sugarcube villas draped in hibiscus and oleander, each angled for privacy and interrupted only by monumental contemporary sculptures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
The cast and creative team behind this season's buzziest musical comedy chat with VF about the hilarious Titanic and Céline Dion spoof’s long and winding journey to Broadway.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The road is approved for two-wheel drive vehicles, but is not recommended for cars over 30-feet in length because the road to the top of the peak is steep, winding, and narrow.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
Vast stretches of suburban concrete block its natural drainage, and thousands of homes have been built along its winding, sluggish tributaries.
—Dominic Boyer, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The road to United’s first team can be winding.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Shamet has had a winding second season in New York, a run that’s included a second significant shoulder injury in as many years after dislocating it in preseason play last year.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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The galaxy's red and orange spiral arms bending outward can measure tens or even hundreds of light-years across.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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This transformative power was top of mind when Kwong designed Gardens of Renewal in New York City’s Madison Square Park, which included a spiral meditation garden, 3,000 native plants, and a children’s garden organized by color.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Palstave axes were designed with a side loop to be securely attached to a wooden handle.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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He can’t be named here without risking his loops at the club, but trust that his local knowledge includes which Delaware County bartenders reliably tally a light check and how to navigate every inch of Aronimink.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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As a performer, Tetzloff uses a natural physicality, at times leaning back from the piano as if to take a good look at his hands on the keys, and at other times coiling forward in rapt concentration.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Knicks fans even went as far as infiltrating local news broadcasts in celebration.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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According to the ministry, foreign spies are infiltrating everything from mapping apps to weather stations.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Noun
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By adjusting internal magnetization patterns and using a three-axis Helmholtz coil system, the robot can move at angles ranging from 0° to 122°, roll, climb slopes, and navigate tight or curved paths.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Three gaffers rush by with heavy coils of electric cord slung over their shoulders.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The mood music at City, meanwhile, is noticeably more subdued, although Jeremy Doku’s last-gasp curling equaliser on Merseyside did keep their hopes alive.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The statute defines meaningful human review in a way that goes beyond simply inserting a person into the process.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Customer acquisition exploded simply by leveraging existing Hotmail users’ social networks and interactions—inserting this simple promotional message exponentially increased awareness of Hotmail, even among consumers who may otherwise have never been reached by traditional marketing means.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Jimmy Fairly’s exaggerated proportions and curved shield shapes feel perfectly aligned with that energy.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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With its curved ceiling, the 120-seat auditorium serves not just as a film and laser show venue but also as a planetarium.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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