as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a curling labyrinth designed to discourage grave robbers from ever finding the inner burial chamber
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as in coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curling
Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
But Arsenal would double its lead in the 35th minute when Saka sent a curling free kick into the box.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
It’s designed to give your lashes double the curling effect of other brands, partly resulting from the unique ultra-curved lash-styling brush.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recently, she’s gotten into curling.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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Messi’s two goals – the first, a close-range finish, and the second, a sensational curling free-kick – at the end of the first half helped Inter Miami best the Crew to win the trophy, which is given to the team with the best overall regular season record.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
But Arsenal would double its lead in the 35th minute when Saka sent a curling free kick into the box.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
It’s designed to give your lashes double the curling effect of other brands, partly resulting from the unique ultra-curved lash-styling brush.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Recently, she’s gotten into curling.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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And mourning’s winding, unpredictable path remains foremost in their thoughts.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Reports The news of Kendrick's stabbing is just the latest incident in a long and winding trial which included deliberations on whether or not rap lyrics can be used as evidence and attorneys themselves being taken into custody.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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The design features the curving body of Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec cosmic serpent, rendered in ferrocement with an iridescent finish that shifts between golden emerald and deep violet blue—colors evocative of the quetzal bird’s feathers.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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This twisted peppermint candle has all the classic holiday scents rolled into one and is only available during the holidays, giving it more of an exclusive feel.Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Add in the ability to beat a mean mug when needed, and this talented, twisted queen is ready to go all the way in the competition!Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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The defiance of the second track off Swift’s sixth album vibrates through Burt’s poem, which also picks up the serpentine imagery of the singer’s hard pivot to pop.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The mountains surrounding town keep it relatively isolated, as do the serpentine roads between it and larger burgs.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Curling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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