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Definitions

winding

[wahyn-ding] / ˈwaɪn dɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
twisting and turning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bending curving meandering serpentine sinuous snaking tortuous turning twisting twisty windy zigzag
STRONG
circuitous convoluted labyrinthine roundabout spiraling
WEAK
anfractuous flexuous indirect mazy snaky
Antonyms
STRONGEST
direct simple straight straightforward untwisted
WEAK
unbent

Example Sentences

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As Tucker’s company was winding down, overseas competition invaded Detroit’s home turf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Austin Reaves didn’t know the extent of Doncic’s hamstring injury, but he knew how the Lakers superstar would approach the latest hurdle in this winding season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At hubs like Houston, Atlanta and New York, wait times have ballooned to hours, with viral videos showing passengers winding through snaking lines that stretch far beyond normal TSA checkpoints.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

OpenAI also appears to be winding down ChatGPT’s video functionality and taking all its animation APIs offline.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

We watch as Bruno scurries down the winding road and boards the boat.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day