as in winding
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coiling
Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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
Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Dense dust lanes can be seen coiling around Andromeda's glowing galactic center, which is thought to house a supermassive black hole 140 million times more massive than our sun.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
As a performer, Tetzloff uses a natural physicality, at times leaning back from the piano as if to take a good look at his hands on the keys, and at other times coiling forward in rapt concentration.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
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
Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2025
Dense dust lanes can be seen coiling around Andromeda's glowing galactic center, which is thought to house a supermassive black hole 140 million times more massive than our sun.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coiling
Adjective
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Yet, the most terrifying part of this entirely predictable spiral?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Gray perfectly ramps up the dread, and both Irwin and Gary’s senses of guilt and anger, as things spiral out of control for both brothers and ultimately the whole family, including Hester, who’s dealing with her own secrets.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The paths Jackson and Lackey have taken have been winding and intertwined.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Veteran midfielder LaBonta scored in the 40th minute and reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Chawinga netted her sixth goal of the season in the 62nd, curling the ball around the Thorns’ goalkeeper.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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Another indicator of ripeness is the tendril (the curling bit of vine), which will turn dry and brown when the melon is ready to harvest.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Gowns and slippers come with blue trims and the curving serif font of The Twenty Two’s quietly cool branding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Mutable clay offers a contrast to precise silver, in a composition that has the curving voids reminiscent of Joan Lurie and Henry Moore.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
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“Coiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiling. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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