as in disturbances
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 curls
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coils
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Though not native to the Gulf of Mexico, the pythons have adapted, and will sometimes strangle an offshore drilling rig in their powerful coils.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Essentially, different hospitals, clinics or research facilities use different scanners, with varying calibration, coils and software.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
The hydrofoil tested in the study carried two rows of these coils, each powered by small electrical motors called actuators.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Since then, he’s worn fades, braids, locs, coils, and curls—and even embraced being bald.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Then, find the coils—usually located at the back of the appliance—behind a grill or panel, then unscrew the panel.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The Year of the Snake coils in a flowing form, embodying wisdom and transformation.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
The Inuit victims, many of them teenagers at the time, were either fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices, known as IUDs or coils, or given a hormonal birth control injection.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Though not native to the Gulf of Mexico, the pythons have adapted, and will sometimes strangle an offshore drilling rig in their powerful coils.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Essentially, different hospitals, clinics or research facilities use different scanners, with varying calibration, coils and software.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
The hydrofoil tested in the study carried two rows of these coils, each powered by small electrical motors called actuators.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Since then, he’s worn fades, braids, locs, coils, and curls—and even embraced being bald.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Then, find the coils—usually located at the back of the appliance—behind a grill or panel, then unscrew the panel.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
The Year of the Snake coils in a flowing form, embodying wisdom and transformation.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coils
Noun
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This stereo effect was crucial, allowing interpreters to detect subtle details, from industrial structures to environmental disturbances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Not all philosophers are willing to count these disturbances of an animal’s serene environment or personal space as an invasion of privacy.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
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Residents turn out in pumpkin clothing to celebrate the pumpkin parade that winds its way through the village.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
5 Sep. 2025
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The train winds through the Great Karoo Desert, a sparsely populated area of vast open plains, savannas, and grassland.—
Alesandra Dubin,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
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Both rows provide generous space for adults, and cargo space ranges from 26 cubic feet to 60 with the seats folded flat.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Table with 2 columns and 7 rows.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Purchasing tennis rackets, high-quality athletic sneakers, and renting courts also make tennis pricey as compared to other sports, Brown said.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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But, up close, her manicure was adorned with dimensional tennis skirts, bows, balls, rackets, and ruby tones with green aura.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Amiron 200 has two microphones for clear voice pickup and call quality, consistently filtering out distracting ambient noises using ENC.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To make sure drivers don’t miss critical cues, important noises can also be piped directly into the cabin via the headrest.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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According to the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center, the average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, sees 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes—categories 3, 4, and 5.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s widespread storms that served up floods and gridlock to afternoon commuters from the Keys to Coral Gables should begin to taper off as people head back out for a night on the town.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Coils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coils. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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