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
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
In youth, the structure is tightly coiled; with time, secondary notes—violet, cedar, cigar box—surface as the wine broadens.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Gupta’s embroiderers then layered zardozi, aari and dabka work on top in gold thread, metal coil, sequins and crystals.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Verb
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
In youth, the structure is tightly coiled; with time, secondary notes—violet, cedar, cigar box—surface as the wine broadens.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
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But, in historic gold-rush regions, prospectors use it to identify disturbances in the landscape that are suggestive of former mining operations, in the hope of finding overlooked stores.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Talks to purchase the animals began months before the April disturbance, and Simmons said her group wasn’t connected to the protests.—
David Fischer,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Peach leaf curl causes stone fruit leaves to curl and pucker, even on trees sprayed with fungicide and horticultural oil last winter.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Havertz turned and flicked it to Eze at the edge of the area, who curled home a spectacular finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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It’s caused quite a stir among fans, who barely missed out on another free meal Tuesday in the Royals’ 5-3 win over the Guardians.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Tonight’s Met Gala will bring together celebrities for a glamorous evening of fundraising and fashion, but this year’s billionaire sponsor is causing quite a stir.—
Toni Odejimi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Those looking for more physical adventures can head to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, with winding hiking trails through colorful rock formations.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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The Bolt winds back and dives like a roller coaster, shooting downward at a vertiginous 85 degrees.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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In his opening arguments, Haytham Faraj, an attorney for the plaintiffs, said Valentina and her mother had hidden in a changing room on the second floor amid the commotion of the police response.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In the commotion, Tepikian said another car hit her SUV at the intersection of West Pennway, West 21st and Summit streets.—
Eleanor Nash
Updated May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Players have five types of shots such as the slice, topspin and lob, and stronger versions of them along with different rackets that carry different abilities.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Even so, that app amplifies so much racket that it can’t possibly be ignored.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Arteta sprinted off to retrieve the ball like a man possessed, in a hurry.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Topped with special sauce and pickle slices, these will be gone in a hurry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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