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
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Her platinum blonde hair was chopped into a chin-grazing cut that was curled under at the ends to give a voluminous appearance.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 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
De Paul took a short corner from Telasco Segovia and curled a shot into the upper-right corner of the goal in the 82nd minute.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Her platinum blonde hair was chopped into a chin-grazing cut that was curled under at the ends to give a voluminous appearance.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Financially dependent on her parents throughout her youth and confused by waves of calm or small kindnesses, Gross wrestled with distancing herself for some time before cutting contact with her parents and brothers as an adult.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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When the Fontainebleau Hotel faced a skeptical city board and a wave of community opposition to a plan to add water slides to its pool deck, the hotel’s billionaire owner pushed successfully for a change to state law to move the project forward.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 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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In 1995, Warren Sapp was a lock to go inside the top five.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Big West regular-season champion Hawaii, which beat Long Beach on its home court twice in the regular season, and MIVA champion Ball State (25-4) appear to be locks for the other top-four seeds.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Most excursions center around the Arenal River, which winds through the middle of all the action—think river tubing that's more like bumper cars, and horseback riding across water deep enough to get your boots wet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The hot water will tamp down the frizz, immediately giving your braids a fresher look.—
Danielle James,
Allure,
22 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 30 Apr. 2026.
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