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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
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
However, Pep Guardiola’s side was level soon after the 30-minute mark when defender Joško Gvardiol curled home a stunning effort into the top corner.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The style curled into mermaid waves and parted in the middle.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
For me, that included any physical activity that involved opening up my chest or sleeping curled in the fetal position.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Her hair is parted deeply to one side and hits between her chin and collarbones, with the ends curled outward in perfect, ultra flippy flicks.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
Keep reading to learn who shaved their eyebrows, who spent hours getting their hair curled, and who sported prosthetic moles.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
The life-size Buddy wears curled-up black shoes, yellow tights, a green shirt and a green hat.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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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
However, Pep Guardiola’s side was level soon after the 30-minute mark when defender Joško Gvardiol curled home a stunning effort into the top corner.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The style curled into mermaid waves and parted in the middle.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
For me, that included any physical activity that involved opening up my chest or sleeping curled in the fetal position.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Her hair is parted deeply to one side and hits between her chin and collarbones, with the ends curled outward in perfect, ultra flippy flicks.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
Keep reading to learn who shaved their eyebrows, who spent hours getting their hair curled, and who sported prosthetic moles.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
The life-size Buddy wears curled-up black shoes, yellow tights, a green shirt and a green hat.
—Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled
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This special-edition bundle comes with a round brush attachment for bouncy blowouts, a diffuser for curly hair, a flat brush for straightening, and more.Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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This pick is also a favorite amongst Glamour editors, including our commerce director Brie Schwartz who has curly hair, and says that this is the best hair dryer she’s ever owned.Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Her hair, styled by Jesus Guerrero, was in a loose, wavy blowout.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dyson’s Cyber Monday 2024 Hair Deals Dyson’s Cyber Monday deals are a beautiful thing, shaving $100 off unparalleled tools for drying and styling straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 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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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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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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“Curled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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