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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The researchers, at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), have used magnetic coils to apply a 3D magnetic field to a spherical tokamak to stabilize plasma for the first time.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Soft platinum coils are delivered into the aneurysm under X-ray guidance to promote clotting and block blood flow into the weakened vessel.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Hidden underneath or behind your fridge, the coils play a crucial role in keeping your appliance functioning properly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Toasting the big anniversary, 10 Magazine has released 18 covers and on one of them is British model Erin O’Connor, transformed into Neophitou-Apostolou with coils of black hair and an all-black uniform, which naturally includes Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani and Alaïa, a staple of her wardrobe.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Natural styling using the LOC method is the best practice to protect and nurture your coils.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Indeed, global features director and mattress reviewer Sam Cochran reported a similar experience when trying out the brand’s Lux Hybrid Mattress—which combines three layers of foam with a firm core support and contour-adapt coils.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
The researchers, at the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), have used magnetic coils to apply a 3D magnetic field to a spherical tokamak to stabilize plasma for the first time.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Soft platinum coils are delivered into the aneurysm under X-ray guidance to promote clotting and block blood flow into the weakened vessel.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Hidden underneath or behind your fridge, the coils play a crucial role in keeping your appliance functioning properly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Toasting the big anniversary, 10 Magazine has released 18 covers and on one of them is British model Erin O’Connor, transformed into Neophitou-Apostolou with coils of black hair and an all-black uniform, which naturally includes Balenciaga, Giorgio Armani and Alaïa, a staple of her wardrobe.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Natural styling using the LOC method is the best practice to protect and nurture your coils.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coils
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Cornell would arrive at the scene of these disturbances in a suit and tie, carrying a bag containing notepads, tape recorders, cameras and, on occasion, other, homemade instruments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The works, which were still under video surveillance, sat unopened all weekend, with no unusual disturbances recorded.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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In January, Zapata will open a flight center near Las Vegas, where dreamers can fly on a geofenced track that winds around the roughly 50-acre property.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many travelers opt to take a four-wheeler down the Sand Highway, a one-way trail into a canyon on the boundary of the dunes, and the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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All rows offer superior headroom and legroom.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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Norris fans sat together in a few rows of neon yellow.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These days, the Hall of Famers are swapping their rackets for paddles.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Until Monday, Proctor had been trying to muscle his way back into the rackets, appealing his firing to the Civil Service Commission.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pfister Hotel — Wisconsin Built in 1893, Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has long been linked to flickering lights, strange noises and shadowy figures said to haunt its ornate halls.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump has often expressed verbal frustration with Putin, accusing him of making positive diplomatic noises before bombing Ukrainian civilians again, but until now had avoided taking direct action.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To better understand how these storms can wreak so much havoc, our research team created simulations to show how storms interact with Earth’s natural magnetic shield and trigger the dangerous geomagnetic activity that can shut down electric grids.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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The storms brought by atmospheric rivers are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2025.
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