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frizzled

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verb

past tense of frizzle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of frizzled
Adjective
If only a cheesesteak will do, head to Uncle Gus’ Steaks for frizzled ribeye and melted Cooper Sharp tucked into a seeded roll ($17). Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Place a few pierogi in center and top with frizzled leeks. Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzled
Adjective
  • To blow out your curls for a wavy texture like Taylor's, Gutterman says to use a small round brush and focus your dryer on your ends to smooth out strands and give the ends that curl.
    Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • In a house where trim is stripped away, like 1022 Via Treviso, there’s nowhere to hide a wavy wall or a slightly off corner.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Cook, turning every few minutes, until the corn is tender and lightly charred on all sides, about 12–15 minutes total.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breasts and/or wings registers 160°, about 5 minutes more.
    Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • Faris embraced Laurie with frizzy blonde hair and doomsday preparations as a result of her traumatic experiences.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • Grace & Company Satin Pillowcase Oprah prevents frizzy hair and breakage with the Grace & Company Satin Pillowcase.
    Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • While Greece suffers frequent wildfires during its hot, dry summers, it has so far been spared the heatwaves that have scorched much of western Europe in recent weeks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Reilly said police found the Honda scorched on the city's West Side.
    Darius Johnson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • Oakland native Daveed Diggs has a grand time too in this wild celebration of kinky head and body games.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
  • Unlike the coolly impassive Pop artists, the Who weren’t afraid to get personal, or to let their art echo the anxious, kinky, maladjusted yammering in their own heads.
    Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Already this summer, two major heat waves have broiled Europe.
    Beth Gardiner, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026
  • Cut broiled peaches into wedges.
    Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Adjective
  • Minetree wore her blonde hair in a curly updo and kept her accessories minimal.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Mamas in my circle with naturally curly hair like mine have been buzzing our group chat for years about the Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint collection.
    Dana Oliver, Parents, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers.
    Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Frizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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