as in stir
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
Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
The first, from 1941, shows the artist, a former model for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, with blond hair and tight red lips, which are mirrored by abstract golden-brown coils and red highlights around her blue top and the blue background.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
It is designed to simultaneously power your Apple Watch and any USB-C device while keeping everything neatly coiled and travel-ready.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Each coil moves independently, which increases motion isolation.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 16 June 2025
The first, from 1941, shows the artist, a former model for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, with blond hair and tight red lips, which are mirrored by abstract golden-brown coils and red highlights around her blue top and the blue background.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
Verb
The headphones are supplied with a detachable and coiled 3 m cable as well as a straight 1.5m version.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
It is designed to simultaneously power your Apple Watch and any USB-C device while keeping everything neatly coiled and travel-ready.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
Noun
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Among the topics discussed: Nikola Jokic caused a stir in NBA circles by … doing nothing?!—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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The allegations created quite a stir—and resulted in litigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Cyrus pulled her dark brown tresses into the half-up, half-down hairdo, leaving her short, thick fringe flat against her forehead while longer side pieces curled in front of her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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When the sun comes out, so does the French curl braiding hair.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Police standoff after murders Lenexa police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the Donovan family home in the 7900 block of Hallet Street for a reported armed disturbance.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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On July 10, the Los Angeles Police Department received two separate 911 calls reporting a disturbance at the residence of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her musician husband, Thomas Deluca.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Another hidden gem, Castello di Velona, offers a delightful stay, tucked behind ancient gates on the commune’s winding roads.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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Normally, stators are wound using manual coil insertion or complex lacing machines.—
Joe Salas
July 19,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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Despite the commotion and all the onlookers, Monica does not recall anyone else trying to break up the altercation.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The bus driver heard the commotion, pulled over and told everyone to get off.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Fritz played exceedingly well, conjuring a quality with his neon-orange racket frame that would have been good enough to overcome almost any foe on grass.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Not even Djokovic, 38 and a seven-time Wimbledon champion, who shook his racket against the dying of the light on Centre Court.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Chicken in a hurry is a quick and easy chicken dinner recipe that requires very little prep work and calls for only pantry staple ingredients, including peanut butter, hot pepper jelly, and soy sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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Robinson, the Dolphins’ 2024 first-round pick, blossomed as a pass rushing force in the second half of his rookie season, contributing six sacks and 42 quarterback hurries in 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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