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
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Extensive aphid infestation can cause plant growth to slow significantly and leaves to curl downward.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 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
Antonio Nusa scored in the first half with a curling kick for Norway, which is in its fourth World Cup and will next play five-time champion Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Extensive aphid infestation can cause plant growth to slow significantly and leaves to curl downward.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 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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Probably the most stylish climber in the professional peloton, flowing and coiled, Del Toro stunned in last year’s Giro.
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Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).
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Every purchase also includes a strap, lock, air pump, and rearview mirrors, giving riders a complete package that's ready for the road from day one.
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Tatum, George and Derrick White are locks, Robinson will battle with Queta for the starting center gig, while the fifth spot might come down to Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
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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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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.
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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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Rumors of their relationship continued to swirl after they were photographed leaving Arrowhead Stadium together after the game.
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As internet rumors swirled that the couple would marry that day in Rhode Island, Swift and Kelce spent the evening in New York City instead.
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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