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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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
An outdoor area will feature a winding brick bench.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Ahead of them is a winding, curving drive home in the dark.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The administration's position is that any refunds will be decided by lawsuits winding their way through the legal system.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The long and winding road over the fate of TikTok — the enormously popular social video platform that has been a force in American youth culture and entertainment — has come to an end.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
An outdoor area will feature a winding brick bench.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Combining winding, time-setting, and energy management into a single interface naturally increases the risks of wear and complexity.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Ahead of them is a winding, curving drive home in the dark.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Verb
Spend a half-day winding through the trails, then take a gander at the Gothic church nearby, Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart—Jersey’s version of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
The administration's position is that any refunds will be decided by lawsuits winding their way through the legal system.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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Try the spinach and artichoke escargot — a flaky, rich, bready spiral — for a savory snack.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Silent spiral Wongchingchai feels caught in a silent spiral.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This system is designed to operate only under proper authorization and keeps a human operator in the decision loop at all times.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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While the material isn’t traditional denim, thoughtful details—like real buttons, belt loops, and pockets—help sell the look.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Even so, this isn’t only a Shein story, but a broader one about China that reveals the superpower’s ambition to expand e-commerce as a beachhead for infiltrating Western markets despite mounting trade barriers, said Sheng Lu, professor of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Thematically, Wuthering Heights is reminiscent of the director’s previous movie, Saltburn, which also saw a rough outsider infiltrating the upper class in Britain.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beneath, the ThermaGraph Cooling Foam and TitaniumCoil Support Base with up to 2,040 coils is designed to promote balanced spinal support over time and lasting support.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Shuffling off this mortal coil need not occasion grief, however.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wakame, kombu, arame, varieties of brown algae, and aosa, which is green, turn her the deep teal color of waves curling into their shadows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the Winter Games, only curling happens every day.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Try inserting it from the sides or top to see which way is easiest.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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If your hair feels like it’s being pulled too tightly, take the pin out and try again, this time inserting closer to the surface of your style on your fist pass.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The shoes balance atop a curved, dagger heel.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Yukibana is the buzzy heartbeat of the hotel, with its curved seating, walls of windows, and chandeliers made of deer antlers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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