as in disturbance
a state of noisy, confused activity
amidst the coil of the office renovations, we even managed to get some work done
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coil
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Engineers then wrapped additional copper coils around the structure to create the ohmic-heating system.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
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Bridget Borgobello
may 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Noun
Since the coil is continuously damp during operation, even a small amount of buildup can cause a noticeably musty smell when the AC initially kicks on.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Engineers then wrapped additional copper coils around the structure to create the ohmic-heating system.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
Cottonmouths can be spotted swimming in the water, coiled on the bank, or in vegetation along the shore.
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Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
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Bridget Borgobello
may 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Golt could not say what the disturbance was about.
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However, in the eastern Pacific basin, a pair of tropical disturbances are being watched for possible development in the next several days far from land.
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Michael Olise — France/Bayern Munich (-1) Unfortunate to slip here after technically registering his third assist of the tournament for Mbappe’s screamer, and curling a delightful chip off the Iraq crossbar following some very slick French interplay.
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Or curling your wrists while doing biceps curls.
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The cover girl, who is drawn on the box, has created a stir.
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Rag and Bone’s Miramar line has caused a stir among celebrities and editors alike since its debut a few years ago.
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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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By this time, multiple police officers had arrived on the scene, according to a convenience store clerk who witnessed the commotion outside.
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Seeing the commotion, Louis and Paul came galloping back.
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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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Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.
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The pong-sound of racket connecting to ball and hitting concrete.
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Evans worked as an off-the-ball floor spacer with the ability to heat up from outside in a hurry while shooting 38% from behind the arc through two seasons.
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His hushed, ragged whisper feels suitably weathered, fitting a collection of songs that never are in a hurry.
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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