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as in twisting
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a long and winding path through the woods
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as in coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
flowering vines wind around the porch's graceful columns
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
self-interest winds itself into everything that he does—even his alleged favors for other people
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as in spiral
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Recent Examples of winding
David Szondy
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
The time setting and winding are performed using a special key inserted into the clock’s caseback.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
On occasion, some of them doze on the benches and winding path along the Riverwalk, in violation of a statewide ban on camping and sleeping in public places.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
For safety, the Cassio 330 uses dual-battery strings and dual-channel stator windings in the motors to maintain partial operation in an emergency.
—David Szondy
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
The time setting and winding are performed using a special key inserted into the clock’s caseback.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Verb
Rancho Santa Fe’s semi-rural character, with its many winding corridors and narrow or non-existent bike lanes, adds challenges for the mix of users that includes drivers, cyclists and equestrians.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
On occasion, some of them doze on the benches and winding path along the Riverwalk, in violation of a statewide ban on camping and sleeping in public places.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The picture depicts a bustling market of shoppers and vendors, with a jagged line reminiscent of those on graphs winding through the stalls.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
After a warm welcome, you’ll be led down a winding brick pathway dotted with bougainvillea to one of ten private red and white bungalows, each decked out with a full kitchen, comfy beds, and a balcony that’s perfect for star gazing and listening to the whistling tree frogs.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for winding
Adjective
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Basse can replicate camera moves by selecting from a drop-down menu: zoom in or out, pan up or pan down, spiral.—
Zoë Schiffer,
Wired News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Our planet sits along one of the galaxy’s spiral arms, about halfway from the center, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And law enforcement agencies started surveilling and infiltrating Muslim communities across the United States.—
Abdallah Fayyad,
Vox,
27 Mar. 2025
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The latest report shares where and when common pests will start infiltrating indoor and outdoor spaces.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This includes regular employee training, feedback loops and agile decision-making processes.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Syms suggested creating structured listening mechanisms in the form of surveys, feedback loops or open forums.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His curling strike from distance at Leicester was followed at Villa by Lamptey launching a three-man move with a pass inside to Joao Pedro.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Allure Best of Beauty Award-winning tool is automatically set to a safe 365 degrees Fahrenheit and has a rounded barrel for curling hair and creating waves—in addition to straightening hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The sketch recalled Billy Crystal’s annual tradition of starting the Oscars by digitally inserting himself into scenes from the nominees.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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After inserting a quarter, simply pull on the tether holding your cart to the cart behind to release yours.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Designed to revive curls after heat or prolonged protective styles, this formula helps coils spring back into shape.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the early 1930s, the English automotive engineer George Carwardine came up with a mechanism featuring tightly wound coils of wire that could suspend objects in space.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
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Its design is inspired by ancient Sun worship, as well as watchtowers that were once used to warn Chinese Emperors of seaborne attacks, and its curving form has been constructed from two layers of slanted concrete shells that echo the sound of the waves.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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But when temptation stirs and hearts wander, the whole town gets caught up in a swirl of romance, mischief, and melody.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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Weapon art: Call regretful visages in a swirl of smoke.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Winding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winding. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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