as in stir
a state of noisy, confused activity
amidst the coil of the office renovations, we even managed to get some work done
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coil
Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The phono stage handles moving magnet (MM) cartridges but is not switchable to suit low-output moving coil (MC) types.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
Or, coil the snake's body around your mailbox or light pole.
—Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The coil base also kept the mattress from overheating.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
The phono stage handles moving magnet (MM) cartridges but is not switchable to suit low-output moving coil (MC) types.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
When England’s team exposed caterpillars to electric fields similar to those generated by a flying wasp, caterpillars displayed defensive behaviors such as coiling, flailing, or biting.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
Or, coil the snake's body around your mailbox or light pole.
—Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Simply take a quiz to unlock your regimen, from masks and conditioners to hair oils and curl creams.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
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New data gathered by Winstons Beds, which aggregates information from a variety of different noise sources, assigned each state in the U.S. a noise score, revealing which states have the most background disturbances.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Topline Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy was arrested at his Los Angeles home and booked for domestic violence this week after police were called to investigate a domestic disturbance, the Burbank Police Department confirmed Thursday.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Hike the craggy ridges of Sete Cidades, where twin sapphire lakes glisten below kayakers, or meander on the winding paths to the crater lake of Lagoa do Fogo.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead of curving up to Cactus Garden, the winding road was straightened, leaving it 1,000 feet from the gas station and lodge.Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a viral TikTok video, a woman can be seen sitting on the sofa, and there seems to be a commotion going on underneath her top.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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More commotion followed, as Sunny Hostin got up from her post to address the situation.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Inside, a double-height foyer displaying a curving staircase leads to a high-ceilinged living room centered around a bespoke fireplace adorned with a vintage mantel by Jamb of London.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Venus Williams is not technically retired but the 44-year-old played just two matches early in the year and has largely hung up her racket.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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These racket sports’ lower barriers to entry and less crowded sponsorship environment give brands a chance to become early adopters at a lower cost, securing dominant visibility before the sports fully mature.Atte Suominen, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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