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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
Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.
—Gio Santiago, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2026
The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
But the winding, Upside Down road to getting there hasn’t always been as set in stone.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
But that winding path no longer mattered as of Sunday.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 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
Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.
—Gio Santiago, Pitchfork, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
No gloom-dark tree-glitter winding and twining its silks.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
But the winding, Upside Down road to getting there hasn’t always been as set in stone.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
With Congress unlikely to act during an election year, the Supreme Court could be left to decide cases now winding through lower-court jurisdictions that appear to be split.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
But that winding path no longer mattered as of Sunday.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
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Its rampant star formation was triggered in part by the gravitational influence exerted by the nearby galaxy NGC 5195, the glowing core of which can be seen shining at one end of the Whirlpool Galaxy's great spiral structure.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sacks flagged concerns of a tit-for-tat escalation spiral in Iran that could see both sides targeting each other’s oil and gas infrastructure.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The involved drivers were on the inner loop of I-695 and exited onto Perring Parkway when a suspect fired shots from their vehicle at the Putty Hill intersection, police said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This forms a negative feedback loop that limits how massive a star can be.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 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
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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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The levels of airborne chemicals detected in the gym’s basement suggest toxic vapors are infiltrating the building.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The development comes after long-standing fears about Chinese agents infiltrating London’s political circle.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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When shopping for an innerspring, look for the coil height.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Currently, industrial gas heating is largely achieved through the use of metal coils and the burning of other fuels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Berg Johnsen’s shot was one-timed and placed perfectly into the far left corner, curling away from the Galaxy goalkeeper.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Raab used the same hand for an acrobatic diving save to keep out Niklas Beste's curling shot and ensure Union took the win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Why was Acton even inserting herself into conversations about the Cleveland Browns?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter’s Birdgirl repeats the original’s setup of inserting preexisting characters in a corporate setting.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Kuma pulled the curved awning in the hotel’s inner courtyard, for example, from the eye-catching karahafu gable roof on the front of the theater.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pardington spat out the coin and looked at the bird, the male with its long, curved beak and pronounced wattle.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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