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frizzled

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verb

past tense of frizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzled
Adjective
  • Natural Textures The resurgence of wavy designs pushes for a movement toward softer, more organic interiors.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
  • How to Style Curtain Bangs When working with straight and wavy hair especially, shaping bangs while strands are still wet is advantageous.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • There are notes of root beer, Cherry Coke, grape Jolly Rancher (weird nostalgic soda/candy theme happening here), and charred oak on the palate, and at 120 proof there’s some heat but not enough to necessarily require adding water.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Toasting the barrels caramelizes some of the sugars that naturally occur in the wood, and as the bourbon ages, imparts more flavor and color than barrels that have simply been charred.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s.
    James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • The exterior of that building, a large commercial and industrial structure, was scorched by the flames but the firefighters managed to keep that adjacent building from become involved in the blaze.
    George Avalos, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • That fire scorched 153,000 acres, destroyed 18,800 structures and killed 85 people.
    Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Tangles and frizz go hand in hand, so a big step in learning how to get rid of frizzy hair is cutting down on tangles.
    Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Curly has prominent curls from roots to ends and usually is more dry and frizzy than straight or wavy hair.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Sciorra eventually realizes that her new man is the kinky paramour of said patient, and the therapist has to face the terrifying possibility that her beau might be responsible after her patient meets a tragic end.
    Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
  • To revive curly, coily, and kinky textures, reset bangs every day or two with water or a spritz of lightweight styling mist like François’s Mist Nourishing Water.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The roast is fully cooked, while the sides are designed to be heat-and-serve.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This means that the tenderloin is first cooked low and slow in the oven.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • For curly hair, use a diffuser to slowly dry strands, using hands to define curls and separate strands as needed.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Laval has curly hair, a chipmunk grin, and a voice that gurgles with enthusiasm.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Frizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzled. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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