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
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
For dessert, banana cream Twinkie with vanilla anglaise, banana brûlée, chantilly, and chocolate curls.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
The second layer receives data from all suckers, analyzes the object's position over a window of roughly four seconds, and decides the global gripping strategy – whether to curl the tentacle up, down, or rotate it – overriding local decisions if needed.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Noun
Fast forward to 2026, the singer has worn her natural curls and has returned to brunette hair after being blonde for three years for her role as Glinda in Wicked.
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Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
For dessert, banana cream Twinkie with vanilla anglaise, banana brûlée, chantilly, and chocolate curls.
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Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Verb
Zee Best serves classic comforts like pancakes and French toast, but make sure to try the avocado toast with poached egg—the marinated tomatoes served on the side are a beautiful hit of acidity that will make your toes curl.
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Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
The second layer receives data from all suckers, analyzes the object's position over a window of roughly four seconds, and decides the global gripping strategy – whether to curl the tentacle up, down, or rotate it – overriding local decisions if needed.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
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The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
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Early on, news of the casino’s construction caused waves of controversy across Sonoma County — some of which resulted in death threats against Sarris’ life.
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These coiled, shelled relatives of squid and octopuses were abundant predators, hunting in the same waters as fish, turtles, sharks and extinct marine reptiles called plesiosaurs.
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Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
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The winners are those organizations that obsess over customer value, empower employees, and resist financial gravity through strong mission lock and ethical governance.
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Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.
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From there, the route winds through the Lofoten archipelago, passing towering peaks, white-sand beaches, small fishing villages with colorful houses, and Arctic scenery all the way to the village of Å, at the southernmost tip of Moskenes island.
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Surrounded by gentle hills, sprawling ranch land, and winding country roads, the landscape invites visitors to slow down and savor the scenery.
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Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice.
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There's no better way to enhance the volume and bounce than what those ringlets can rile up.
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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.
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If choosing a pair without a headband, consider a model that has curved temples or a frame made of rubber.
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Greene also says using braiding hair or extensions that match your natural texture can help camouflage inevitable frizz.
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Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles.
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In the video, Jelly Roll addressed their divorce and rumors swirling around their split.
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Blue and orange confetti swirled through the air during the parade.
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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