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
Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
Her signature red curls flowed down to her lower back.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Oscillating between vasodilation and vasoconstriction acts as a workout for your vascular system in the same way that bicep curls are a workout for your arms, Josh Hagen, MS, PhD, the faculty director of the Human Performance Collaborative at The Ohio State University, tells SELF.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
Her signature red curls flowed down to her lower back.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Thiesse on Tuesday won a silver medal with partner Korey Dropkin in mixed doubles, becoming the first American woman to win an Olympic curling medal.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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An unprecedented wave of Chinese AI listings has also unfolded in Hong Kong.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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For now, the agency still represents other A-list talent including Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay and Tyler, the Creator, though many in the industry suspect a wave of departures is coming.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This portable lock box is especially helpful during beach days or café stops when stepping away from things feels like a gamble.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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As Stewart knows, hardside luggage is a must for flights, and this protective suitcase includes features like a keyless lock for security and dual spinner wheels for smooth rolling.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And every stop along the winding road of his life, from musical wunderkind to business and community leader, has shaped how this Flossmoor resident approaches life.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Written and performed Kentucky natives Nick Jamerson and Kris Bentley, the this song is love note to Kentucky which paints a nostalgic picture of familiar landscapes like old barns, tobacco patches, and the specific, winding journey of the Kentucky Mountain Parkway.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chopped with face-framing curtain bangs and curled into small (almost Shirley Temple-sized) ringlets, the singer’s hair is clearly a reference to her look from the song’s energetic music video.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chanelling Miss Sara Bellum from the Powerpuff Girls, her secretarial deep burgundy ringlets were cut into pouty bangs that almost totally concealed her eyes.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The path begins in Siberia, curves around the North Pole past Greenland and Iceland, then crosses Spain before ending in the Mediterranean sunset.—
Ryan Craggs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some of them were curved like a hook.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Adding a touch of product to eliminate frizz can help perfect this look.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Gloss Absolu Oil features a high-shine formula that targets both dryness and frizz.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dubai moved to end the negative publicity swirling around one of its most prominent companies by appointing a new leadership team to ports group DP World.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gas and dust swirling around a black hole block visible light, but infrared light can punch right through.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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