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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
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026 Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 The curled ends, which add extra dimension, are a particularly amazing touch. —Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 Styled by hairstylist Nikki Nelms, the actress’s curled crop cut was shaped with a SheaMoisture styling gel and smoothing oil which kept her curls healthy and in place. —Essence, 12 Jan. 2026 Hairstylist Adir Abergel used Virtue Labs to perfect her curled shoulder-length style. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 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. —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 Fiddle-leaf fig trees sit between curled booths, upholstered in cloth made to look aged — or shabby chic. —Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2025
ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 The line outside Leora curled around the block—slick ponytails and ALO Yoga sets. —Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026 There, where the fire was, a body is curled with the grandfather stones. —Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Emma Durkin curled the ball around the Raiders’ wall and into the back of the net. —Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 Her lips were lightly blurred (as is the contemporary trend) and brown-nude, while eyeshadow was kept light, and lashes delicately curled. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026 Things got even better for Atletico, and worse for Barcelona, as Alvarez curled the resulting free kick superbly over and around the wall into the top corner — with so much power on the shot that home ‘keeper Joan Garcia could not get across to save. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 An underwatered monstera may have wilted, curled, yellowing, or browning leaves. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 True to form, Lohan stuck with her policy of hiding her son's face on her social media, instead showing off the back of his long brown hair, which curled at the bottom. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Lancôme’s Lash Idôle Curl Goddess Mascara gives you longer, more curled lashes in just a few swipes. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026 Senior Sebastian Valencia scored goals on a header on a cross by junior Mason Sanders and another on a curled solo shot from distance. —Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026 The curled ends, which add extra dimension, are a particularly amazing touch. —Audrey Noble, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026 Styled by hairstylist Nikki Nelms, the actress’s curled crop cut was shaped with a SheaMoisture styling gel and smoothing oil which kept her curls healthy and in place. —Essence, 12 Jan. 2026 Hairstylist Adir Abergel used Virtue Labs to perfect her curled shoulder-length style. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026 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. —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 Fiddle-leaf fig trees sit between curled booths, upholstered in cloth made to look aged — or shabby chic. —Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Sep. 2025
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Caicedo made his first career start (and third appearance) and curled a low shot from the left side of the area that bounced off the far post in the 23rd minute and Müller headed home a cross played into the area by Sabbi in the 28th. —ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026 The line outside Leora curled around the block—slick ponytails and ALO Yoga sets. —Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026 There, where the fire was, a body is curled with the grandfather stones. —Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Emma Durkin curled the ball around the Raiders’ wall and into the back of the net. —Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 Her lips were lightly blurred (as is the contemporary trend) and brown-nude, while eyeshadow was kept light, and lashes delicately curled. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026 Things got even better for Atletico, and worse for Barcelona, as Alvarez curled the resulting free kick superbly over and around the wall into the top corner — with so much power on the shot that home ‘keeper Joan Garcia could not get across to save. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 An underwatered monstera may have wilted, curled, yellowing, or browning leaves. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 True to form, Lohan stuck with her policy of hiding her son's face on her social media, instead showing off the back of his long brown hair, which curled at the bottom. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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Patel’s illustrations in soft browns and pinkish oranges are appealing, as is Avni, a brown girl with dark, curly hair.— Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Born in 1928, the curly-haired cutie was launched into stardom with the release of the Fox studios feature film Stand Up and Cheer!— Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
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The headboard shape boasts the same curved ‘wings’ as those high-back chairs.— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
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The research team also revealed that their strategy is a highly effective approach for improving not only the thermoelectric and mechanical performances of Ag2Se but also its applicability in curved or flexible energy harvesting devices.— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
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But when classes resumed this week for the first time since the Iran war began, coiled barbed wire blocked the Palestinian siblings’ path to the village center.— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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By now, the mind-altering powers coiled in these devices are evident.— Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, tape-ins are often well suited for straight to wavy hair types, and keratin bonds are great for curly or straight hair, but both are best applied by a professional.— Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
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The twisted brick Blavatnik Building extension has doubled the hanging space and does a nice line in river views from the top floor.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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Out front, the home’s first impression comes from mature olives that make a statement by real provenance — from twisted trunks to branches of green leaves and fruit — not from landscaping-in-a-box.— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Despite the gravitational pull that's a sixth of the Earth's, the acceleration, pitches, and tilts of the rover should swing the winding rotor, if with less torque and efficiency than on Earth.— Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
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From there, a winding stone path leads through a scatter of sugarcube villas draped in hibiscus and oleander, each angled for privacy and interrupted only by monumental contemporary sculptures.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
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The park flanks a tiny stretch of Table Rock Lake, a serpentine reservoir with more than 745 miles of shoreline.— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
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The structures and cash flow of these organizations — which operate on both sides of the political aisle — have taken on a new level of complexity, even for the already serpentine world of campaign giving.— Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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