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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 loop
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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
Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Ringo Starr is coming to Charlotte this spring, part of the long and winding road of the spring tour for Ringo and his All Starr Band.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
Its time-keeping movement – which is separate from the cog-turning movement – is reportedly good for 38 hours of runtime per winding.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Blankenhorn's professional career has amounted to a long and winding road ever since he was drafted in the third round out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in 2015.
—Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Ringo Starr is coming to Charlotte this spring, part of the long and winding road of the spring tour for Ringo and his All Starr Band.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
The annual winding of the clocks starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
Its time-keeping movement – which is separate from the cog-turning movement – is reportedly good for 38 hours of runtime per winding.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
The picture depicts a bustling market of shoppers and vendors, with a jagged line reminiscent of those on graphs winding through the stalls.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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These weren't tight, spiral ringlets, but a more relaxed, elongated curl with a beachy softness.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some people may be disappointed by the rational explanation for this spiral light in the night sky.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2025
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These are much more favorable matchups because the Rams and Buccaneers are not as good as the Eagles and because Packers fans might have an easier time infiltrating SoFi Stadium or Raymond James Stadium.—
Adam Gretz,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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His order cites congressional and counterintelligence reports outlining threats posed by the PRC, CCP, and other foreign adversaries, including Chinese spies allegedly infiltrating the New York governor’s office.—
Bethany Blankley | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Guava Slip Whipped Soufflé The Guava Slip Whipped Soufflé is infused with holistic botanicals to provide superior frizz control and styling versatility for curls, coils, and wavy hair.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Satin keeps your curls, waves, or coils hydrated, smooth, and intact.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Many focused on inserting individual flowers into small tubes filled with water and then neatly placing each vial, one by one, onto the floats.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This scent is pure nostalgia in a bottle, thanks to a captivating swirl of pure vanilla and comforting musk, along with a hint of chocolate and hinoki woods that makes this reminiscent of bake shops and summertime boardwalks.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to minimal artificial light and an expansive desert horizon, the Milky Way glows vividly, stretching across the sky in mesmerizing swirls of stars.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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