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
Ariel Scotti, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Pinball machines rely on small coils of wound copper wire, electromagnets that eject a plunger that pushes or pulls a mechanism to send the silver ball flying in a new direction.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
Kayla Kitts, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Hailing from the company’s spring 2025 collection, both pieces feature a print covered in coiling ropes.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The vac also has a detangling motor that fights against pet hair’s — and my own long strands’ — tendency to knot and coil inside the machine.
—Ariel Scotti, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Pinball machines rely on small coils of wound copper wire, electromagnets that eject a plunger that pushes or pulls a mechanism to send the silver ball flying in a new direction.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
To make holiday decorating much smoother next year, keep your strands neatly coiled and ready for use with a dedicated organizer.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Hailing from the company’s spring 2025 collection, both pieces feature a print covered in coiling ropes.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
Noun
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The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza also created a stir about whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should attend or not.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Europe wasn’t the only place where beauty IPOs created a stir in 2024.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Smoke curled around my body as Maria Garcia, a Yucatec Maya healer, walked around me in circles, swinging a pail of incense.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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While certain products can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Menopause is a natural phase of life that brings unique health challenges, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to hormonal shifts and long-term health considerations.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Decongestants, such as nasal sprays or irrigators, may also effectively reduce congestion that drives sleep disturbances.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But those small moments of a day grow profound as Peter’s winding monologue wears on.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Daphne uses it to create her avant-garde music, born of the noises Darcy records with his boom mic while out on winding strolls.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Al Suave's curving roofs mimic the waves just steps away, while a flowing pool cuts through the property like the creek that divides the two sides of town.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The site sits on the edge of Coffey Park, an unlikely haven in the middle of industrial Brooklyn with its curving walkways and 126 trees.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In a toast, one of his neighbors gently mocks him for the racket he’s made while constructing an underground fallout shelter.—
Daniel A. Gross,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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When Bencic finished off the set in a tiebreak, Osaka motioned to her box, stuffed her rackets in her bag and headed off the court.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Best Gradual Lotion: Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Lotion Courtesy of brand Jergens Natural Glow Self Tanner Lotion $12 $10 Amazon $10 Target $13 Walgreens Original video by Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle In a hurry and need something to give you some color ASAP?—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2025
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The quickest way to get worse in a hurry — beyond playing power forward Patrick Williams even more minutes than head coach Billy Donovan already allocates — is for Chicago to trade some of its best players for future draft assets.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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