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
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
This mattress stands out for its six high-end layers of supportive coils, plush memory foam, and cooling materials to check all the boxes for a good night’s sleep.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Her subjects swing from making ASMR content out of printer sounds to earnestly explaining the various coil sizes for book binding.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
This mattress stands out for its six high-end layers of supportive coils, plush memory foam, and cooling materials to check all the boxes for a good night’s sleep.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
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Detainees struggle to obtain medication and healthcare, lose concerning amounts of weight because of a lack of food, and live in fear of private security guards known to use force to put down disturbances.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Games between Rangers and Celtic are heavily policed and often lead to disturbances around the city of Glasgow, where both clubs are based.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The difference in strain causes the structures to naturally curl upward.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Unlike curling, though, wheelchair curling doesn’t use a sweeper to clear the ice.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Actor Timothee Chalamet’s recent statements about ballet and opera have caused a stir online, and some Atlanta arts institutions are responding to the controversy.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is a great thing for stir-frying.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The property is deep in the jungle and has many winding paths and stairs to common areas, restaurants, and certain guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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But bringing Tinker Bell to live action as a central figure has been a prolonged and winding journey.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the commotion happening online, Jim Carrey’s rep confirmed to TMZ that the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind actor did attend the awards ceremony.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last June, Naomi Welikala noticed a line curving around the block of her local American Legion, an unassuming building that rarely invited commotion.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The gardens, landscaped in both French and English styles, are well kept-after and lush; the rooms feature curved high ceilings and bold washes of paint; the ornate 19th-century furniture is original to the chateau.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Near the Cabrillo Beach Bath House, the path will curve east.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Overall, the racket generated almost $600 million in fraudulent billings.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Acceptable donation items include sports balls, baseball bats, rubber batting tees, softball and baseball masks and mitts, hockey and lacrosse sticks, tennis and racquetball rackets and cleats.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Pezeshkian's message, seemingly recorded in a hurry, underlined the limited powers exercised by the theocracy's leaders over the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which controls the hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel and other countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the one-pull Quicklace design makes these easy to pull on in a hurry.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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