as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a tortuous mountain road marked by numerous hairpin turns
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Recent Examples of tortuous
At the same time, the path to a U.S. listing has become increasingly tortuous for high-profile Chinese companies.
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Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
There is nothing more painful, more heartbreaking, or more tortuous than wanting to grow your family and being told you can’t, especially by your own body.
—Tara Lipinski, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
As for the danger of pushing Baghdad closer to Tehran, although Iran would gladly smother Iraq in a suffocating embrace, Iraq's own tortuous history of war with its neighbor means that Iraq will continue to seek a relationship with the West in part to counterbalance Tehran.
—Ned Parker, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2012
Its seductive body was short, light, and—at 39 inches, a tortuous one inch lower than Ford’s GT40.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024
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Drew Bernstein, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
There is nothing more painful, more heartbreaking, or more tortuous than wanting to grow your family and being told you can’t, especially by your own body.
—Tara Lipinski, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
As for the danger of pushing Baghdad closer to Tehran, although Iran would gladly smother Iraq in a suffocating embrace, Iraq's own tortuous history of war with its neighbor means that Iraq will continue to seek a relationship with the West in part to counterbalance Tehran.
—Ned Parker, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2012
Its seductive body was short, light, and—at 39 inches, a tortuous one inch lower than Ford’s GT40.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tortuous
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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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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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“Tortuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tortuous. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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