as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
the country inn lies at the end of a rather serpentine road, but it's worth the trip
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Recent Examples of serpentine
Nichols Canyon is navigated by a serpentine road that climbs into the mountains above Hollywood and is home to some pretty spectacular dwellings.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Stone cairns, serpentine walls, earthen mounds, balance rocks, ancient spring wells, and interesting stone enclosures have been identified as potential early cultural evidence of pre-European native use.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
The journey to get here was serpentine and occasionally bewildering (remember, no 3-1 lead is safe against Denver, and every clean bill of health deserves public appreciation).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Perched on a serpentine road above Beverly Hills, 1665 Summitridge understands that impulse with auteur precision.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 May 2025
Stone cairns, serpentine walls, earthen mounds, balance rocks, ancient spring wells, and interesting stone enclosures have been identified as potential early cultural evidence of pre-European native use.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
The journey to get here was serpentine and occasionally bewildering (remember, no 3-1 lead is safe against Denver, and every clean bill of health deserves public appreciation).
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Perched on a serpentine road above Beverly Hills, 1665 Summitridge understands that impulse with auteur precision.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serpentine
Adjective
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In addition, the watch has a stop-second function, which halts the balance wheel and seconds hand when the winding crown is pulled out, allowing for precise time adjustments.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 90 about 30 miles outside of New Orleans — on a winding, narrow stretch of the two-lane highway known as the Old Spanish Trail, per The Salina Journal.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Dexter unknowingly steps into a Gotham-like serial-killer universe led by twisted billionaire venture capitalist Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage) and his chief of security, Charley (Uma Thurman).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Jeans with twisted seams, pleating, high waists and deep contrasting cuffs laid the foundation to looks that include damask blazers and shirts featuring paintings by Edvard Munch and Elizabeth Peyton.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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“Serpentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serpentine. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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