COIL Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

coil 1 of 2

noun

ˈkȯi(-ə)l

Definition of coil

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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coil

2 of 2

verb

as in to curl

to follow a circular or spiral course a vine coiling around a pillar

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straighten

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Recent Examples of coil

Noun

When selecting an innerspring mattress, look for pocketed coils, which move independently to improve motion isolation. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026 Regularly clean the filter, drain pan, drain line, and coils to remove any mold or mildew. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 July 2026

Verb

Probably the most stylish climber in the professional peloton, flowing and coiled, Del Toro stunned in last year’s Giro. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026 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). — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coil

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil

Noun

The untethered AUVs hover above the seabed instead of dragging equipment across it, reducing sediment disturbance and limiting ecosystem disruption.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
The Saharan Air Layer can suppress thunderstorm development and increase atmospheric stability across parts of the tropical Atlantic, temporarily reducing the odds that disturbances develop into tropical storms or hurricanes.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Verb

Meg Stalter once again donned the bratty, curled wig of Mary Todd Lincoln last night, returning to her Broadway debut performance as the lead in Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary!

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026
Kylian Mbappe, France vs Croatia, 2018 Mbappe puts the game out of Croatia’s reach by giving the keeper the eyes from distance, shaping to curl one to the right before sliding one low to the left.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of curl

Noun

The interview caused a stir at the time and, inevitably, led to all sorts of comments about a monosyllabic footballer.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Lasser also famously caused a stir among the Saturday Night Live cast near the end of season 1, and was married to Woody Allen from 1966-1970.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Definition of stir

Verb

Virginia Bender Telluride, two winding miles farther on, has a bigger name but is still significantly smaller than other ski towns like Aspen and Vail.

— Catherine Dunwoody, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Make a pit stop at Elliniko Kafeneio in Ermoupoli for an afternoon pick-me-up piece of portokalopita; explore the winding streets of Ano Syros in the evenings.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Definition of wind

Noun

Delhi Police said Wangchuk was taken to hospital after his health worsened during the hunger strike, and that a brief commotion occurred when some protesters tried to block the move.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
The commotion was so loud that Netanyahu left the chamber, sitting out the vote entirely.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Verb

But others could involve the light bouncing off walls, curving through the space or tracing wildly improbable detours before reaching its destination.

— Aldo Romero, The Conversation, 15 July 2026
The large double flowers have a tropical appearance, with forward curving purple petals tipped in lime green.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of curve

Noun

For the role, O’Connor had to develop his racket skills and a more muscular physique, splitting time between the tennis court and the gym.

— Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
The height and position of the ball toss, the rotation of the server’s trunk, the movement of their shoulder and forearm, the angle of the racket face and the speed of the swing all provide clues about what is about to happen.

— Michelle Spear, Scientific American, 11 July 2026

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