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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Repeat the same motion on the ends of your hair to create flippy curls, then seal it all in with hair spray.
—Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
In sweltering conditions — at kick-off, the temperature hit 33C inside the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea — Newcastle went behind in the 36th minute when Kim Jin-gyu curled in a shot beyond Nick Pope.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Noun
The curl, did in fact, last through a long night and early morning.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Repeat the same motion on the ends of your hair to create flippy curls, then seal it all in with hair spray.
—Footwear News, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sounds of weeping mothers curled on cold concrete floors echoed through the walls at the federal immigration processing center in Broadview, keeping Gladis Chavez awake for most of the night.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
In sweltering conditions — at kick-off, the temperature hit 33C inside the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea — Newcastle went behind in the 36th minute when Kim Jin-gyu curled in a shot beyond Nick Pope.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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The biggest beneficiaries of the change have been Sam Vines, who can now play a bigger attacking role, and Yapi, who still slots into a central role, but can also make waves on the wing.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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The finish is long and intense with waves of heat, spice and lingering brown sugar.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With the line jumping crazily from the wooden box in which 1,000 yards had been coiled neatly, the beast barreled toward the bottom on a slight angle out to sea.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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This tangle-free braided nylon cable has patented magnetic tech that keeps it neatly coiled around the Apple Watch charger.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
Noun
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And the Army Corps, which manages the river's locks and dams in the area, has an office in La Crescent, Minnesota, across the river from La Crosse.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Holt, Smith and Wayne might have to wait even longer to get into the Hall in yet another crowded class of receiver candidates given Fitzgerald seems like a lock for enshrinement in his first year of eligibility.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump's own relationship with both Putin and Zelenskyy has been winding, running hot, then cool, then hot.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Northeast wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Astronomers came up with a variety of different ideas for the structure, including a series of solid ringlets or even a liquid.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 July 2025
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Curls and ringlets spill over the forehead and around the crown for a striking, stylish, and effortlessly glamorous look.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dozens of storms have traveled north offshore, often curving completely away from the coast without making landfall in the mainland United States or in Canada, but some leave damage in their wakes, in the form of erosion, coastal flooding and even deaths from rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Her blonde locks were styled into tight barrel curls, while her bangs curved outward to the sides of her face.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This conditioner is designed as the next step in your routine and is formulated with grapeseed oil and olive oil for their ultra-nourishing properties and ability to reduce frizz.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
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Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum Having dry hair seems like a recipe for instant frizz when combined with humidity.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Verb
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Estelle was born into a world swirling with change, a theme that would become so pivotal to her creative work, particularly her Parable series.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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