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as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curled and complicated route through a series of caves
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as in coiled
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curled
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
For a super-flavorful addition to sandwiches or salads, try curled cress.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
The look, courtesy of hair stylist Johnny Villanueva, involved a set of hair rollers, which gave her some big, bouncy volume, Even her wispy bangs were rolled, giving them a retro curled look.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
From curled bangs to metallic glamour, take a look at 7 of the best celebrity beauty moments from the week.
—Essence, 9 Nov. 2025
The best part of her outfit, though, was her voluminous curled ponytail.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Perhaps, curled inside the turbulent virginal atmosphere, Helm dreams of being a storm, has a prophetic vision of destruction, feels a natural calling.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Yet the best goal of the night went to Rose Lavelle, whose volley from outside the box curled perfectly into the side netting to give the USWNT a 3-0 lead at the half.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Set aside until curled, about 1 hour.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Shailene Woodley is upstairs from Animal Haven, a pet shelter tucked just off Canal Street in downtown Manhattan, curled into a couch on a quiet fall morning.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Some models wore wigs, but others—like Grace Elizabeth—had their hair curled with a ultra-thin curling iron and brushed out.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
My hair was softly curled, and my face was expertly sculpted with a breathable base that still allowed my skin to shine through.
—Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
No trail, just rock after rock, a phantom rattlesnake curled in every crevice.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In Place Some butterfly species can overwinter in place as adults or larvae, nestling between tree bark, under rocks, in seed pods, among curled leaves and leaf litter, or under the soil.
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Dressed in an angelic all-white ensemble, Stewart’s hair is longer than most would recognize now and slightly curled.
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Whether your dog has short, straight hair or thick, curly hair, maintaining its coat is important for its health.—
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The movie begins in 1989, when Martin was just out of her teens and fighting in Toughwoman contests, and spans 22 years, providing all sorts of opportunities for ungainly period hairstyles, from a ragged pageboy to a curly mullet to a frizzy shag.—
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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
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Then Kim brings another rock from behind his back, a small, curved black stone.—
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
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Enormous ventilation pipes were coiled like snakes on the roof of the building.—
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The Australian actor debuted long retro sideburns and long dark wavy hair while telling the real-life story of a Neil Diamond tribute band in Song Sung Blue opposite Kate Hudson last year.—
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Lubeck, who has aquamarine eyes and long, wavy hair, cuts an ethereal figure, like an elven noble.—
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Some of the trees stand as much as 140-feet, while others are twisted and bent due to rocky soil and lack of sunlight.—
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All that remained was now a gray field of ash and twisted metal, almost unrecognizable even in form.—
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Experts say that these legal challenges are just the beginning of what will surely be a long and winding road through the U.S. court system.—
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Thake took a long and winding trip down the memories of South Yorkshire football, a path which eventually led him to the living room of a shy, almost reclusive Rotherham man called Terry Moran.—
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There are swift, serpentine vines dexterous enough to snatch Dek’s supplies; combustible little slugs that detonate like grenades when triggered; and exotic flowers that swell up and squirt paralyzing darts when something approaches.—
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Here, Stone has certainly raised the bar for herself (two Oscars will do that), delivering a smart, serpentine performance worthy of being grouped with the best lead actresses of the year.—
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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