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, 27 Feb. 2026
His upper lip curls, exposing two buck teeth pressing into the bottom lip.
—Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Then brush through the hair in roughly three-inch sections, following the direction of the curl—my favorite brush is Crown Affair’s dual bristle brush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
His upper lip curls, exposing two buck teeth pressing into the bottom lip.
—Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Steve Emt of Hebron and his mixed doubles wheelchair curling partner Laura Dwyer of Team USA are headed to the bronze medal game at the Paralympics in Italy after losing to South Korea 6-3 Tuesday morning in the semifinal match at Cortina Olympic Curling Stadium.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Cory Thiesse made history at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first American woman to medal in curling, taking home silver in curling mixed doubles.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Yamaha joins a wave of major corporations fleeing California, including Tesla, In-N-Out and Chevron, citing costly regulations and unfavorable business conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most intense day of strikes so far US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday marked the most aggressive wave of attacks inside Iran since the start of Operation Epic Fury on February 28.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The form recalls the work’s titular gastropod—massive, coiled, immobilized by its own weight.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sula’s head rested on her arm, an undone braid coiled around her wrist.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The loss locks in the longest losing streak at USC in over a decade, as well as the longest losing streak of Musselman’s tenure as a college coach.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mayer’s last three games came at home as part of the same unit as Trevor Story, Caleb Durbin and Willson Contreras, all of whom are locks to start.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Accessibility The property is deep in the jungle and has many winding paths and stairs to common areas, restaurants, and certain guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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But bringing Tinker Bell to live action as a central figure has been a prolonged and winding journey.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Princess of Wales, who was accompanied by her husband Prince William, embraced retro ringlets à la Sarah Jessica Parker or Julia Roberts.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The gardens, landscaped in both French and English styles, are well kept-after and lush; the rooms feature curved high ceilings and bold washes of paint; the ornate 19th-century furniture is original to the chateau.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Near the Cabrillo Beach Bath House, the path will curve east.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Keratin is a protein that can not only repair hair structure but also moisturize and smooth the cuticle, reducing frizz.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pea peptides and jackfruit polysaccharides join the mix to boost hydration and encourage airy lift, minus the frizz.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With the imminent closure of the Kennedy Center, speculation has swirled around the NSO’s future, especially in light of the Washington National Opera’s decision in January to cut ties with the storied venue, which has been its home since 1971.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Initially, speculation swirled online that the blast at the school could have been caused by misfiring Iranian air defenses, as the IRGC tried to repel incoming air strikes.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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