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
Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead of passing energy from one thing to the next, a copper coil (that’s embedded under a ceramic-glass cooking surface) sends an electromagnetic current through the surface directly to the pot or pan, without transferring any energy to the cooktop.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside each 13-centimeter-long rectangular 8-track cartridge is a loop of almost 1 cm-wide magnetic tape that is coiled around a circular reel, as explained in an EverPresent blog post on the technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
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Noun
This conditioner gets my coils super smooth and soft, creating an excellent canvas for styling.
—Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead of passing energy from one thing to the next, a copper coil (that’s embedded under a ceramic-glass cooking surface) sends an electromagnetic current through the surface directly to the pot or pan, without transferring any energy to the cooktop.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside each 13-centimeter-long rectangular 8-track cartridge is a loop of almost 1 cm-wide magnetic tape that is coiled around a circular reel, as explained in an EverPresent blog post on the technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
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To make the stir fry sauce, in a small bowl, whisk together the broth (or water), soy sauce, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine (or more broth), cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger and garlic.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bakery aisle of the megastore caused quite a stir back in March when Costco introduced a new carrot cake.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And behind the closed door, after the party is over, I am curled in a ball trying to will myself into normalcy again.—
Via Harvest Books,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the second half, a quick free kick from Roldan sprung Wright down the right channel, and Wright cut back into his left foot and curled the ball cleanly inside the far post.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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The popular Bandai Namco childlike-horror franchise Little Nightmares is back and with more disturbances in tow.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once formed, these waves can travel across entire ocean basins, radiating outward from the point of disturbance and impacting coastlines far from the origin.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The winding drive on Arizona 89A through Oak Creek Canyon became our first state highway designated as an official scenic road for good reason.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Oversized silhouettes, silver hardware, winding raw seams and distressed DIY details are used throughout.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Was the Queen of Pop merely causing a commotion?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the commotion, Josie became separated from the group.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Featuring an ergonomic, curved back that will keep you comfortable long after dessert has finished, plus a plush foam seat, this set of four keeps things fresh and elegant.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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There was also the Capin — its surprising inspiration was the capybara, seen in its chocolate suede and golden braid motif on a curving open tote, offered in two sizes.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The racket has been photomatched by Resolution to 10 separate dates, including the final, four of his earlier Wimbledon matches, and practice sessions from the grass court season.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Company’s rackets included gambling, human trafficking, marijuana trafficking and labor corruption.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brandon Arrington, the fastest high school runner in the state, is in a hurry — to graduate.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now, Trinity will need to turn things around in a hurry to salvage its season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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