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

The lights dangled from white beams, their power cables coiled and hanging like tails. — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 As management continues to prove themselves, multiples are coiled to go higher. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coil

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil

Noun

One study links living near new Kern County oil and gas wells to higher infection risk, while massive housing and solar construction promise more soil disturbance and airborne, infectious dust.

— Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
At first, Lara seems like a disturbance in Ruby’s fantasy of private election.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 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

Or use it in place of croutons by seasoning it and stir-frying.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of stir

Verb

The house sits on a high point overlooking the Hampshire Downs, with the driveway winding through the land and trees before reaching the main entrance.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Any New Yorker will tell you, the journey from your first apartment in the city to your ideal home is a long, winding path.

— Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 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

Verb

Eichler’s micro-neighborhood, spread over a high ridge near the geographic center of the city and overlooking Glen Canyon Park, is mostly composed of compact lots along curving streets.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Chase Meidroth hit a long fly down the left-field line that curved foul during a third-inning at-bat Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of curve

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

Miami sacked him three times and had nine quarterback hurries.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
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

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