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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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
Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
These widows were little sparrows and Ma Binney a hawk, her hair long and cloud white with the end of her braid coiled into the breast pocket of her jacket.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Inside there’s a full 15-foot coil of linear LED which can be removed and replaced — simpler than changing a tire.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026
If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Verb
Overnight, the smoke coiled upward and gave way to acid rain that stained the city black.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
These widows were little sparrows and Ma Binney a hawk, her hair long and cloud white with the end of her braid coiled into the breast pocket of her jacket.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
Noun
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This misalignment, sustained over years, is associated with elevated risk for depression, metabolic disturbance and impaired cognition.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Though signals may overlap (compaction, moisture, and disturbance, after all, can exist all at once), the presence of particular weeds, without overanalyzing them, can lend helpful clues to what your desirable garden plants need done in order to thrive.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Bachman retired the side in order in the eighth, but Kirby Yates couldn’t convert his first save opportunity for the Angels, as McNeil led off the ninth by curling his second homer inside the right-field foul pole, tying the score at 5.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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There is a cocker spaniel, rented for the day, curled beside him.—
Maneet Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Frozen fresh peppers are excellent for stir frys, soups, stews, sauces, and more.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Seemingly sporting strange rooftop structures, these vehicles are causing something of a stir in the news cycle.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Both cases have been winding their way through state courts, with no decisive resolution.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Touge races, in which players drift down the winding curves of a mountain like Takumi Fujiwara in his Toyota AE86.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Those seated in the gunner or engineer positions will also be treated to additional clips of Grogu via their adjacent flight panels, the young alien here portrayed as something of a playful pet of a child who is exaggeratedly chill during the commotion.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Someone would start a cheer, others would join in, and the commotion would attract a new wave of attention, phones open to streaming apps, the entire scene straddling the line between performance and audience.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Gowns and slippers come with blue trims and the curving serif font of The Twenty Two’s quietly cool branding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The kick curved and popped the back corner of the net, and Kocher ran away with arms outstretched and mouth agape, in slight disbelief of a goal that clinched a 2-1 win — and the third straight girls’ 3A state title for Colorado Academy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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After several points Sinner bent over in apparent exhaustion and leaned on his racket for support.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Her goal as a coach is to create a safe space for all who pick up a racket.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The dogs still living around the exclusion zone are likely descendants of pets left behind after residents surrounding the Chernobyl power plant fled the region in a hurry, Mousseau said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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Messi left the field in a hurry after those games, heading straight to the tunnel, and most other players followed suit.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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