as in to coil
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curl
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
For lasting curls, use a light mist of hairspray on each section of hair before rolling it into the hot roller.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Sucking pests, such as aphids, have piercing mouth parts that poke into plants and remove the sap, causing the plant foliage and petals to appear discolored, curled or malformed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This organic, natural shampoo is gently formulated, so your curls stay bouncy and defined.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
For lasting curls, use a light mist of hairspray on each section of hair before rolling it into the hot roller.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The line outside Leora curled around the block—slick ponytails and ALO Yoga sets.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Sucking pests, such as aphids, have piercing mouth parts that poke into plants and remove the sap, causing the plant foliage and petals to appear discolored, curled or malformed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Body temperature regulation during sleep is directly tied to melatonin production and smooth transitions into slow-wave and REM sleep, according to INTEGRIS Health’s 2025 clinical overview.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Tribeca Festival has already announced its first wave of 118 features and 86 shorts for 2026.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But when classes resumed this week for the first time since the Iran war began, coiled barbed wire blocked the Palestinian siblings’ path to the village center.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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As a performer, Tetzloff uses a natural physicality, at times leaning back from the piano as if to take a good look at his hands on the keys, and at other times coiling forward in rapt concentration.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Note the control and tightness of the hatched lines on the cheek, and the way the mark loosens with the locks of hair right next to it, like wind rushing around a building.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Start installing the new lock by inserting the latch mechanism.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Other trails stretch beyond the giant trees, winding into river canyons and through dense forest.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The winding memorial will stretch from the Mall to Birdcage Walk, featuring several tributes to Queen Elizabeth along the way.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Per photos shared by TMZ, the hair chameleon ditched her signature natural waves for the night out, instead styling her honey blonde lob in tight yet voluminous ringlets.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Apr. 2026
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Each ringlet of pasta is wrapped around a thin rod, just like the earliest pasta makers did, dating back to the year 1,000, according to Barsotti’s research.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All communal areas can be reached by curving but steep paths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the positioning of this wing, the robot can glide forward or curve back toward its starting point.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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There are so many exquisite, Netherlandish, hyperreal details to admire in the piece—the shadow of Giovanna’s necklace, the enamel decorations on her cross, the frizz of her hair—but there’s something about the ribbon that feels like a banner of heartbreak.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Layers add volume and reduce frizz, which is perfect for humid summers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Next up was the Reese’s ice cream, which used a chocolate base with peanut butter swirled throughout.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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