as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curls
Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
The royal's hair seemed to be back to her signature brown, after she was seen with blonde hair earlier in the week, with her tresses styled in loose curls on Monday.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
As for her glam, Carey’s hair was styled with cascading soft curls courtesy of stylist Dior Sovoa.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Wrist curls strengthen both of these muscle groups simultaneously.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Her bouncy blowout included her signature soft curls that blew against the wind.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Topped with silky mocha mousse and a light cappuccino cream, the cake is finished with a chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls, creating a visually striking presentation.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Although Richards wore her hair in big curls, her natural beauty shined with light, rosy eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While the bottle curls mirror the historical, that’s where the accuracy ends.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
For example, if a model had an afro, Simone used products to accentuate their curls.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
The royal's hair seemed to be back to her signature brown, after she was seen with blonde hair earlier in the week, with her tresses styled in loose curls on Monday.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
As for her glam, Carey’s hair was styled with cascading soft curls courtesy of stylist Dior Sovoa.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Wrist curls strengthen both of these muscle groups simultaneously.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Her bouncy blowout included her signature soft curls that blew against the wind.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Topped with silky mocha mousse and a light cappuccino cream, the cake is finished with a chocolate drizzle and white chocolate curls, creating a visually striking presentation.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Although Richards wore her hair in big curls, her natural beauty shined with light, rosy eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
While the bottle curls mirror the historical, that’s where the accuracy ends.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
Noun
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Kenwood’s sitter has her hair in ringlets, while Philadelphia’s does not.—
Gareth Harris,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The payments, now being issued in waves, come nearly five years after Meta, Facebook's parent company, was first accused of allowing third-party access to user information without consent.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now, a new King adaptation directed by I Am Legend and Hunger Games franchise helmer Francis Lawrence from a screenplay by JT Mollner (Strange Darling) is making waves for putting a fresh spin on the ending of the 1979 book on which it's based.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And this party is going to be grand indeed, molded to Hedda’s particular taste as possible — less flowers, more champagne — and kitted out with a guest list that proves more bizarre as the night winds on.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Zermatt is a pollution-free alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This small step locks in extra hydration and has made a huge difference in my routine.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Curls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curls. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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