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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
At least twice a year, have an HVAC technician check your system, clean the coils, and ensure the system is working efficiently.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
And for curls and coils, Carol’s Daughter has earned more than 12,000 glowing reviews—often in rotation in Vogue’s Kiana Murden’s regimen.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
By carefully controlling how those particles are arranged and magnetized, the researchers can remotely manipulate the robot using relatively weak magnetic fields generated by external coils.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Over time, Bosch pivoted to vehicular systems, such as ignition coils, drills and other tools.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Plan to deep-clean your refrigerator every three or four months by removing drawers and shelves and washing them in warm, soapy water and cleaning the coils on the back of the fridge.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
At least twice a year, have an HVAC technician check your system, clean the coils, and ensure the system is working efficiently.
—Kat Tretina, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
And for curls and coils, Carol’s Daughter has earned more than 12,000 glowing reviews—often in rotation in Vogue’s Kiana Murden’s regimen.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 June 2026
By carefully controlling how those particles are arranged and magnetized, the researchers can remotely manipulate the robot using relatively weak magnetic fields generated by external coils.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 29 May 2026
Over time, Bosch pivoted to vehicular systems, such as ignition coils, drills and other tools.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
—Bridget Borgobello
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
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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While Earth's storms can last hours or days, these cosmic disturbances can unfold over millions of years and span thousands of light-years.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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From there, the route winds through the Lofoten archipelago, passing towering peaks, white-sand beaches, small fishing villages with colorful houses, and Arctic scenery all the way to the village of Å, at the southernmost tip of Moskenes island.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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The boat ramp sits near a parking lot at the outer edge of a large peninsula, accessible by Joe Bald Road, which winds through several hundred acres of thick trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 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
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Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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One of the roots of the Sicilian mafia was the private protection rackets that formed in the mining regions.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 June 2026
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For instance, a number of residential buildings will feature a covered walking area with rows of columns.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Common examples include squats, deadlifts, chest presses, rows and shoulder presses.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The new trains have open gangways, allowing riders and police to walk from one end to the other, and have microphones strategically located to alert officials to loud noises that may indicate a need for security intervention.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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According to George Shaw, director of systems at Precision Garage Door Service, any unusual, new, or excessive noises your garage door makes during operation are red flags.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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The Philippines is battered by about 20 typhoons and storms each year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Farther south, including Colorado Springs and Pueblo, the severe threat may last later Tuesday night as storms move southeast across the plains.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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“Coils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coils. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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