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
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 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
Either way, moisture and hydration are paramount to keeping your coils looking and feeling their best.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, someone ended up swinging a quilt around to mimic the great snake’s darting heads and churning coils.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
These include superconductors, correction coils, and magnet feeders that will support the world’s largest fusion experiment.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Casper’s signature hybrid mattress marries the support of coils with the plushness of memory foam.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 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
Either way, moisture and hydration are paramount to keeping your coils looking and feeling their best.
—Talia Gutierrez, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, someone ended up swinging a quilt around to mimic the great snake’s darting heads and churning coils.
—Seamus Sullivan
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
These include superconductors, correction coils, and magnet feeders that will support the world’s largest fusion experiment.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coils
Noun
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At this time, menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness and joint pain significantly decrease or stop all together.—
Katherine Speller,
Flow Space,
7 Oct. 2025
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However, Han said this clock switch can still cause mood changes and sleep disturbances.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The brush automatically winds your hair around it to boost the volume.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Laces run high through dense rows of metal eyelets, providing full ankle coverage.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The clashes with Nigeria are among a string of rows Meta has faced in Africa.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Company’s rackets included gambling, human trafficking, marijuana trafficking and labor corruption.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Business owners run protection rackets.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dreamegg Sound Machine If hotel noises, traffic rumbles, or total silence keeps you from getting sleep, this compact sound machine may become your best travel companion.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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If your dog is afraid of loud noises, like fireworks or thunder, try not to leave them alone during those events.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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With a constellation of eyes in the sky, forecasters could suddenly monitor conditions over oceans and remote landmasses, filling in major gaps in their models and providing an early warning system about potential storms forming far away.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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