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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The sector will now be equipped with its thermal shield and toroidal field coils, with installation in the tokamak assembly pit scheduled for February 2026.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
There are different types of designs out there, from hypoallergenic and high-density (and contouring) memory foam mattresses that will pass any motion transfer test to innerspring mattresses with steel coils that can help with weight distribution and pressure relief.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
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Her ring, necklace, bracelet and earrings were all from Bulgari’s Serpenti line, complementing her gown’s coils.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The sector will now be equipped with its thermal shield and toroidal field coils, with installation in the tokamak assembly pit scheduled for February 2026.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
There are different types of designs out there, from hypoallergenic and high-density (and contouring) memory foam mattresses that will pass any motion transfer test to innerspring mattresses with steel coils that can help with weight distribution and pressure relief.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coils
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Kp is an index used to indicate the severity of the global magnetic disturbances in near-Earth space, NOAA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Because protons and neutrons are shielded from many environmental disturbances, those transitions may carry the subtle imprint of dark matter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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And this party is going to be grand indeed, molded to Hedda’s particular taste as possible — less flowers, more champagne — and kitted out with a guest list that proves more bizarre as the night winds on.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Zermatt is a pollution-free alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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The experience ends at a vineyard table set between rows of Cabernet, where two vintages are paired with gourmet cheeses.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The photo, shared to the r/Weird community, shows two distinct sets of small prints, eerily human-like, with long fingers, smudged onto a black shelf beneath rows of art and history books.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Like Mario Tennis Aces, Fever amps up its tennis action with fighting game-esque mechanics, including meters to manage and rackets with different properties.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gold detailing shows through both the rackets and the bags and the Laver Cup logo and a logo of the Laver Cup trophy also show up on the products.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But if hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or plane hums keep you from getting some shut-eye, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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That determination was on full display in the viral post, where the pup made its feelings abundantly clear through a chorus of noises that blended protest with performance.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The typical peak of the Atlantic hurricane season has come and gone – and storms are still hard to come by, with only six reported so far this year.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, meteorologists are urging people to remain alert, as sea temperatures remain high and storms can still form well into October and even November.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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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 18 Sep. 2025.
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