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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
Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The architecture and art Biennales, the annual film festival, the city itself, with its winding canals and Gothic buildings—all of it feels targeted at like-minded travelers who prioritize artistry and craft when booking a trip.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
But the road to this point has been long, winding and bumpy, not to mention inordinately expensive.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Brzustewicz was a star in minor hockey growing up who really returned to that form in his final year of junior after a bit of a winding road.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And through the dark, winding path of grief came a quaint, bright pink house nestled between a local home goods store and a vintage clothing shop on Parkville’s historic Main Street — creating a stark contrast from the deep sorrow Kincaid and her husband, Michael, felt inside.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The architecture and art Biennales, the annual film festival, the city itself, with its winding canals and Gothic buildings—all of it feels targeted at like-minded travelers who prioritize artistry and craft when booking a trip.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Gaugh left in 2011 and then rejoined in 2023 when Jakob Nowell took over as lead singer following the winding-down of Sublime with Rome in 2024.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
But the road to this point has been long, winding and bumpy, not to mention inordinately expensive.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The path from Spanish duo to global phenomenon is a winding one.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Brzustewicz was a star in minor hockey growing up who really returned to that form in his final year of junior after a bit of a winding road.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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This particular view of our host galaxy doesn't look directly towards the core, but rather into one of its spiral arms, where countless deep-space objects areshining against the blackness of space.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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When Radu steals €18,000 from Pavel’s office, relationships and ambitions spiral out of control.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Apollo 13's unplanned lunar loop sent it 248,655 miles (400,171 kilometers) from Earth, farther than any humans had ever gone before.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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In at least some of the recent cases, this involved infiltrating the victim’ delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats with malware, allowing thieves to learn the victim’s address and other key information.—
Megan Cassidy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Still, Handala caused some chaos earlier this month after infiltrating US medical equipment provider Stryker and launching a data-wiping attack that affected tens of thousands of devices, including employee phones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These responsive coils help with body contouring (how the bed forms around your body) and reduce motion transfer.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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On the thermal side, flat-wire coils and cooling fins reduce energy losses and help the motor hold its peak output longer on brutal climbs, rather than quietly throttling back when things get hot.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bay nearly equalized on a corner kick just a few minutes later as Taylor Huff sent a curling attempt from the left side of the box just wide.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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To no surprise, the curling portion shocked Irwin.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cora made lineup changes Monday, moving Trevor Story down to the five-hole and inserting Masataka Yoshida into the two-hole.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But humans have a long habit of inserting their own feelings into the story of the dinosaurs.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The headboard shape boasts the same curved ‘wings’ as those high-back chairs.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Apr. 2026
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The research team also revealed that their strategy is a highly effective approach for improving not only the thermoelectric and mechanical performances of Ag2Se but also its applicability in curved or flexible energy harvesting devices.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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