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
Ashley Alese Edwards, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
An induction element comprises a metal wire coil, usually copper, that generates an electromagnetic field.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
This tangle-free braided nylon cable has patented magnetic tech that keeps it neatly coiled around the Apple Watch charger.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Noun
Wright loves low Afro haircuts, comb coils, as well as wash-and-gos, for short and fine hair.
—Ashley Alese Edwards, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025
An induction element comprises a metal wire coil, usually copper, that generates an electromagnetic field.
—Ian Baker
august 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
That includes the obnoxious power strip, the slinky of cords coiled like a bad habit, and the dozens of imitation wireless chargers that still lean on cable spaghetti hidden under the table.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
This tangle-free braided nylon cable has patented magnetic tech that keeps it neatly coiled around the Apple Watch charger.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
Noun
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Florida’s Surgeon General, Joseph Ladapo, created a stir this week suggesting the state eliminate all school vaccine requirements.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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When season 1 premiered, Noah and Joanne’s first kiss caused quite the stir.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Erdman said most models show Gabrielle eventually curling northward into the Atlantic.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Nuggets thrive on forcing defenders into impossible choices, and Johnson’s ability to drive-and-kick off curling actions adds yet another layer of stress to opponents.—
Joel Rush,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jung and Pauli’s hyper-intellectualization of everyday phenomena leaves out a fundamental component of the synchronicity—a deep emotional disturbance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The disturbance has no chance of forming over the next 48 hours and a low 30% chance of forming over the next seven days, the hurricane center said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The in-house caliber 113, a hand-wound movement with a 10-day power reserve, also drives a patented nonlinear power reserve indicator that appears to slow down as the time to wind approaches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Usually, a pair of scissors or a knife can cut through whatever is wound around it.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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But add to the equation local merchants and eateries and the vibes abounded, which is not to say the cause got lost in the commotion.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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All the commotion around them was stifling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Along the Corniche—a sweeping waterfront promenade curving around the bay—traditional dhows drift past a shimmering skyline of minarets and sculptural skyscrapers.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here, miles away from the nearest public road, a small canyon carves into curving limestone.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Human shied or extortion racket?—
Johnny Fils-Aimé,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mephistopheles, dispatched by the Devil to serve Faustus, can’t help getting the better of his mortal master, like an infernal Jeeves—or, more to the point, like a handler in the intelligence racket, running an anxious agent in the field.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Defensive end starter Charlie Collins and backup Phillip Lee led the front-line defensive group with two tackles each, though Lee had a team-high three quarterback hurries.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Beaman played in three games and made two tackles and forced one QB hurry.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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