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

Once inside the brain, the nanoparticles would be controlled—to stimulate neurons in specific areas of the brain or to read neuron activity—through a specialized cap or headset containing magnetic coils. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 If the threat persists, the snake may bite its opponent, coil around it, and emit a foul-smelling secretion from its anal glands. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Refrigerator Coils The condenser coils responsible for keeping your appliance functioning become covered in dust over time. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coil

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil

Noun

The person upstairs came down, confronted the man involved in the disturbance and shot him at least once, according to the release.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
The ecological consequences of losing what remains Some coastal old-growth stands on Vancouver Island have not experienced a major disturbance since the end of the last ice age some 12,000 years ago.

— Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of disturbance

Verb

Calvin Harris switched the point of attack and fed Luiz right into stride, and Luiz curled one into the far corner from outside the penalty area.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Her pass found Nina Nijstad, who fired off a curling shot past Cosette Morché to put the visitors up 1-0.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of curl

Noun

After Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon caused a stir by resigning with a grave warning about the technology's potential risks, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei responded with an essay saying that the industry might need to slow the pace of its work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Yet the notice has also raised a stir in the mathematics community for another reason.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of stir

Verb

The couple built a seamless live-work compound encompassing a modern home, art studio, and sculpture fabrication barn, connected by flagstone pathways winding through pinyon, juniper, and cedar trees.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
The defunct Amtrak line, which ran more than 2,600 miles between Seattle and Chicago, ferried passengers to stops in Boise, Pocatello and Salt Lake City, winding along tracks that still carve through Idaho’s Snake River Plain today.

— Rose Evans September 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of wind

Noun

No one had seen anyone enter the property or even heard any commotion that morning.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
According to the warrant, the victim was only able to escape when a coach heard the commotion, entered the locker room and told the boys to settle down.

— Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

The materials appeared in Budweiser cardholders and Stella Artois tennis racket sleeves.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
In a series of photos and videos released Wednesday, Sweeney can be seen naked or scantily clad, holding American footballs, a tennis racket or a baseball bat.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of racket

Noun

For the day, the Steelers had four sacks, four quarterback hurries, three additional tackles for loss and four passes batted down by defensive linemen, and four of Atlanta’s offensive linemen were called for holding at least once.

— Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Armondo Blount had Miami’s only sack, and PFF credited UM with only seven quarterback hurries (three by Blount, and one apiece by Omar Thornton, Chase Smith, Lightfoot and Justin Scott).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

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