as in to coil
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curl
Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
Google Images shows a young man with a head of enviable black curls (unlike the head of fifty-one-year-old Thadeus Wong).
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like the coveted blow-dryer.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And in addition to a fierce serve, dewy skin, and the new face product, the singer showed off her light brown curls.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
Google Images shows a young man with a head of enviable black curls (unlike the head of fifty-one-year-old Thadeus Wong).
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
Watkins curled an effort wide in the first half, having been presented with Ashley Young’s gift of a back pass before Jacob Ramsey skewed a bouncing ball into the stands.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The styler uses the brand’s airflow technology to attract and wrap the hair around the barrel to curl, wave, smooth, and dry without extreme heat—much like the coveted blow-dryer.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for curl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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This can lead to a growing wave of kind acts in the workplace, community or elsewhere.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Their disagreement led to a wave of responses about what makes a meal qualify for the term.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In November, a man from Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a cape cobra coiled under a pillow on his bed.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Now one of the movie men approaches, fat extension cords coiled around both arms.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Jayden Daniels is a lock for Rookie of the Year and plays like a seasoned vet.—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Only the passenger transporting the firearm is allowed to retain the key or lock combination, the TSA says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some see him as a political animal, walking a winding path to power in and out of both government and favor.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Crime:Man charged in fatal stabbing of 14-year-old boy on New York City sidewalk Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news Los Angeles winds to intensify; officials 'grid searching' for fire victims: Updates Where are mandatory evacuation orders today for California wildfires?—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA TODAY,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There's a bottle of something for everything here — loose 'fros, crisp braids, bouncy ringlets, or cropped coils.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Corbet wore a black sweatshirt and Prada loafers; his round face was framed by shoulder-length ringlets.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2024
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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To protect your hair at night, Kimble recommends using a satin or silk pillowcase, scarf, or bonnet to keep the style intact and prevent frizz.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adding a steam treatment like this would be great for anyone who is dealing with temporary dryness, has chronically dry hair or wants to manage frizz and work on hair growth.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Swift and 35-year-old Kelce's relationship has captured the public's attention since rumors of their romance began swirling in the fall of 2023.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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In early January and up until last week, reports swirled in Colombia that Fuad Char, 87, a successful entrepreneur, former politician, and principal owner of Junior, was negotiating with Rodriguez.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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