spiraled

verb

variants or spiralled
Definition of spiralednext
past tense of spiral
as in winded
to follow a circular or spiral course a narrow road spiraling up the mountain to the summit

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  1. wound
  2. curled
  3. swept
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  • On December 10, Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on a private medical facility in the southeastern regional capital, killing at least 11 people and wounding more than 20 others.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The Astra Telegram channel reported that the strike on the military unit where Russia's 5th Aviation Brigade was stationed had wounded dozens of soldiers and that at least one person had been killed.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wound
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  • Created by hairstylist George Northwood, the bridal look featured loose curled pieces framing her face.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The baby was curled into a ball, looking eerily still.
    Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of curled
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  • The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • While police investigated, the high school was placed on lockdown and about 50 officers swept the school buildings.
    Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of swept
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“Spiraled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiraled. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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