as in winding
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiling
Adjective
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Cut dough spiral into 12 equal pieces.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025 -
At an alumni game at Brigham Young University, Young, on the field with much younger men, can’t resist the chance to test his spiral one last time.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors and Urbina’s defense are expected to argue the motion during Urbina’s next hearing in the winding case this month.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Horan, who previously coached on seasons 23 and 24, knows the winding roads of performing on singing competition shows all too well.—
Briana Edwards,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
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Its programs include league play, cocktails and curling events, junior curling and adaptive curling.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 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
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“Coiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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