as in curled
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coiled
Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
Anyway, because of the *slightly* complex situation with the aneurysm (nothing bad, just not typical), it wasn’t coiled that weekend.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Photos from the organization show the python safely coiled on a white towel after it had been brought in.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For loc’d and tightly coiled textures, where rinsing is more difficult, a detox is even more important.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Forty-five minutes later, the racetrack appears almost without warning — coiled like a basking viper in the Tuscan countryside.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside each 13-centimeter-long rectangular 8-track cartridge is a loop of almost 1 cm-wide magnetic tape that is coiled around a circular reel, as explained in an EverPresent blog post on the technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
Just grab it and don’t get coiled.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Enormous ventilation pipes were coiled like snakes on the roof of the building.
—Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
Anyway, because of the *slightly* complex situation with the aneurysm (nothing bad, just not typical), it wasn’t coiled that weekend.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Photos from the organization show the python safely coiled on a white towel after it had been brought in.
—Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
For loc’d and tightly coiled textures, where rinsing is more difficult, a detox is even more important.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Forty-five minutes later, the racetrack appears almost without warning — coiled like a basking viper in the Tuscan countryside.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Inside each 13-centimeter-long rectangular 8-track cartridge is a loop of almost 1 cm-wide magnetic tape that is coiled around a circular reel, as explained in an EverPresent blog post on the technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Aug. 2025
Just grab it and don’t get coiled.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiled
Verb
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No trail, just rock after rock, a phantom rattlesnake curled in every crevice.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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After a flurry of Mahtomedi early second-half chances, senior Oona Lienke used her defender as a shield and curled a shot towards the bottom corner.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While fans may no longer watch those familiar white discs spiral across the field, the memories remain—etched in photos, in inside jokes, and in the hearts of those who once stood shoulder to shoulder, laughing as flour dust filled the West Texas air.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Hubble's recent image, NGC 6951 unfurls its graceful spiral arms, covered in red nebulae glowing with hydrogen gas, a key fuel for new stars.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the legs are curved, providing more space to stretch out.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from solid wood with a contoured seat and gently curved back, this chair combines comfort with a modern yet classic look, ideal for gatherings and everyday meals alike.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That same day, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in Aquarius, reminding us to remain objective amidst the swirling intensity brought on by the sun’s journey through Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cook, stirring and swirling constantly, until the garlic is tender and fragrant, about 7 minutes.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Key qualities are the multicolor LED lights and sound machine functions (30 non-looping sounds, by the way).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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Following the close pass, 2025 FA22 will continue its 668-day looping path through the inner solar system that takes it well beyond the orbit of Mars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Coiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiled. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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