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
Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
No more frizz or flat curls, just a perfectly polished look with minimal effort.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The second one lay curled next to it and moved slightly before Jackie rolled the remaining egg and gently lowered herself on top.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The 2-inch barrel can be used on small sections of hair for a straight blowout, or is best used on hair ends for subtle waves or curls.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
No more frizz or flat curls, just a perfectly polished look with minimal effort.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
When and Where To Get Your Free Cone On March 20, customers can visit participating non-mall Dairy Queen locations nationwide to receive a free small vanilla cone, complete with the signature DQ curl on top.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The second one lay curled next to it and moved slightly before Jackie rolled the remaining egg and gently lowered herself on top.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Yunis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelmed with the dead and wounded when Israel resumed the war in Gaza last week with a surprise wave of airstrikes.—
Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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The good news is that emotions function somewhat like a wave.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The pertinence of this story to current events will likely be the first thing anyone focuses on, and rightly so, but the directors also deserve credit for the film’s tightly coiled, deeply felt terror, panic, and betrayal. 32.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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But, about halfway into the story, Proulx abandons her customary prose style, which is as coiled as a rattlesnake and about as sentimental, in order to cut loose and give the boys their first moment of physical tenderness.—
Michael Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the Academy locks in its date 12 months in advance, these precursors can position themselves strategically, ensuring a natural flow rather than an overcrowded calendar.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pictures gave the first clear glimpse of the silver-haired actor's new dark locks, spotted by shutterbugs over the weekend as Clooney stepped out in SoHo.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The winding two-lane road is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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For a man with his name up in lights this often, much of Merino’s winding path to cult hero at the age of 28 — via stints at Osasuna, Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle United and, most notably, Real Sociedad — has remained in the dark.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Revenge of the Nerds actress recalled mimicking Stephanie's character, from using the iconic '90s-style ringlet curls that Stephanie wore right down to her sassy catchphrase.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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But the truth is, the best products for curly hair are designed specifically for our hair type, helping to maintain moisture and bounce for healthy ringlets.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Moving away from her usual hairstyles, Rihanna opted for a straight midi-bob cut that curved in at the tips and rested on her shoulders.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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See the conservatory, the rose garden, the Great Lawn, and the Bayou Boardwalk that stretches out over the river and curves back toward land.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And, to minimize frizz, be sure to apply a styling oil or treatment.—
Kylee McGuigan,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Cotton can be the enemy, pulling moisture out and causing frizz and breakage, but satin?—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rumors of a romance first swirled after the duo were photographed in November 2024 at a Halloween party, that .Paak captured on Instagram.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Fed last week left interest rates unchanged, an acknowledgement of the uncertainty swirling around the economy.—
Lucia Mutikani,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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