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
Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
In winter, have pros inspect coils, refrigerant, ducts, wiring, the condenser, and thermostat.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
For instance, if the connections to one of the coils are reversed, the motor may not spin properly.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Remnants of six coils of fragile leather thong were also preserved on the shaft.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Don't submerge the coils in water or use soap on them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Emergency heat turns off the normal heat pump and warms your home through heating coils, according to Precision Comfort Systems.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
While the ultra-modern, pin-straight iteration may be the first image to come to mind, its more rumpled little sister pairs seamlessly with the natural texture of curls and coils.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
In winter, have pros inspect coils, refrigerant, ducts, wiring, the condenser, and thermostat.
—Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
For instance, if the connections to one of the coils are reversed, the motor may not spin properly.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
This change interacts with the magnets, increasing their magnetic field, and initiating a flow of new electricity through the coils.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Remnants of six coils of fragile leather thong were also preserved on the shaft.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Don't submerge the coils in water or use soap on them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Emergency heat turns off the normal heat pump and warms your home through heating coils, according to Precision Comfort Systems.
—Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coils
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This method aims to create a personalized sleeping experience while minimizing disturbances at night.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sleep issues can also be a compounding factor with brain fog, so treating sleep disturbances with lifestyle changes such as sleep hygiene, eating a healthy diet, or medication to decrease hot flashes or night sweats can help.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Follow blazes on a one-mile hiking trail that winds through wetland hardwoods and hydric hammock with scenic viewpoints for stopping along the river.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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More adventurous hikers can tackle Morne du Vitet, the island’s highest point, or the Sentier de Grand Fond, which winds along dramatic coastal cliffs and natural pools.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Segun and Monica came up together in the DEI rackets.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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His interpretation of Baccarat’s Zenith chandelier is to be sold as a one-off art piece, complete with its scaffolding crate decorated with old keyboards, sunglasses and badminton rackets.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Videos that have leaked out of Iran and were verified by NBC News show rows and rows of body bags inside and outside the facility as families try to identify their relatives.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Attendees can expect shows from high-profile design houses like Coach, Sergio Hudson and Norma Kamali, their front rows now doubt packed with A-listers.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Anxiety about school and loud noises.—
Jozsef Papp,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Deputies heard loud noises and screaming from outside a nearby home and went into its backyard and saw a man being attacked by the two large dogs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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This week’s storms are especially welcome because the statewide snowpack has been lagging after weeks of unusually warm, dry weather.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is heading into a rare week where fire danger, damaging winds and winter storms are all colliding, creating hazards across nearly every part of the state at different times.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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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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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Coils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coils. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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