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
Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Second, Villa’s goalkeeper tipped over Rowe’s curling effort.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Astronauts can use it to do weightlifting moves like squats, deadlifts and curls.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Pull your wax petal off the spoon and press gently into the center, so the edges curl inwards like a real flower petal.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Second, Villa’s goalkeeper tipped over Rowe’s curling effort.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Last summer, during the bombing campaign against Iran, the Islamic Republic retaliated against Israel with large waves of ballistic missiles.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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But different stages of life offer their own distinct waves of light for artists to shift into shapes, and an appreciation for build-ing off work by preceding writers can also be found in this year’s collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But when classes resumed this week for the first time since the Iran war began, coiled barbed wire blocked the Palestinian siblings’ path to the village center.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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As a performer, Tetzloff uses a natural physicality, at times leaning back from the piano as if to take a good look at his hands on the keys, and at other times coiling forward in rapt concentration.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This $29 lanyard is slim with a secure lock to keep your phone in place.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight, flushable and eco‑friendly, this mixed tofu litter locks in odors fast while staying gentle on paws and easy on the planet.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Just steps away, a lengthy bar reveals a garden theme with winding green vines and pastel colors splashed on wallpaper.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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That case has wound on for years, leaving each of the victims to constantly relive their worst moments, constantly fear that all of their courage would come to nothing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Per photos shared by TMZ, the hair chameleon ditched her signature natural waves for the night out, instead styling her honey blonde lob in tight yet voluminous ringlets.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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Each ringlet of pasta is wrapped around a thin rod, just like the earliest pasta makers did, dating back to the year 1,000, according to Barsotti’s research.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The main kitchen is all sleek wooden cabinetry, with an eat-in banquette curved into the central island.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Layers add volume and reduce frizz, which is perfect for humid summers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That was the question swirling around social media after some comments were left on the Downtown Stockton Alliance Facebook page regarding the community ambassador program.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Being there for his weekly routine captures something of Michaels’ entrenched schedule, as well as the scary-fast prep swirling around him.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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