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
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2026
The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Those coils must remain aligned for optimal charging.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Viola Davis’s coils look full and defined, with a soft fringe that accentuates her eyes and cheekbones.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Under the electric coils are metal discs called drip pans that help catch food residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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, 4 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Emergency heat turns off the normal heat pump and warms your home through heating coils, according to Precision Comfort Systems.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2026
The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Those coils must remain aligned for optimal charging.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Viola Davis’s coils look full and defined, with a soft fringe that accentuates her eyes and cheekbones.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Under the electric coils are metal discs called drip pans that help catch food residue.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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, 4 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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Drinking has been found to increase the risk of many cancers, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disturbances and mitochondrial toxins, Hyman said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, these components proved too vulnerable to the extreme conditions, including intense shock waves and aerodynamic disturbances at low altitudes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mama winds through the labyrinth of shelves, smiling when her fingers gloss the gold spine of a good read, the same way my hand slides over Angelou’s book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the path winds through cypress groves and leads to the haunting ruins of Sutro Baths.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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The moment Amber Glenn stepped onto the ice at figure skating’s world championships, fans began to wave American flags, from the lowest rows inside TD Garden to the highest rafters, where the jerseys of Boston’s sporting greats hang in honor.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Materials of all kinds, including handwritten and typewritten pages and microfilm, are kept in neat rows of archival boxes, some stacked six shelves high.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Evidence from the crime scene supports the theory that Kernodle heard concerning noises on the night of the murders and made her way up to Mogen's bedroom to investigate the situation.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The animal, Najera said, had learned that the flashing lights and loud noises were not actually dangerous.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Airport workers were digging out of feet-high snow drifts and de-icing equipment after one of the most powerful winter storms in years, which led to the largest cancellation day for air travel since March 2020 on Sunday.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Organizations recommend checking their websites or contacting them directly before donating items, as storage space and immediate needs can change rapidly during winter storms.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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