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
Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For the premiere of 1997's Anaconda, Lopez paired her curls with a skin-tight gown featuring a plunging neckline.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Less than three minutes into the first period, Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon curled beneath the Vegas goal line and fed a pass to Gabriel Landeskog right in front of the net.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Noun
Suddenly, intricate partings, curls, beads, and asymmetry were back in circulation.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
For the premiere of 1997's Anaconda, Lopez paired her curls with a skin-tight gown featuring a plunging neckline.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Verb
Over 90% of customers mention that their lashes are instantly amplified, strengthened, hydrated and curled after a few uses.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Less than three minutes into the first period, Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon curled beneath the Vegas goal line and fed a pass to Gabriel Landeskog right in front of the net.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Playa Vik sits directly on Playa Mansa, on downtown José Ignacio’s western edge, facing calm waters and long, romantic stretches of sand where you’re bound to see more birds, more waves than people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The voice was faint and rasping, like the sound of pebbles raked by a wave.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Cottonmouths can be spotted swimming in the water, coiled on the bank, or in vegetation along the shore.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
Noun
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If the Roots Picnic performance was just a warm-up, then Jay-Z is very well on track to have the summer on lock yet again, without so much as a new single to his name.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
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The Original bludgeoned El Grande’s leg with a chair, then synched in the ankle lock submission.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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With sodium-ion production managing the entry-level automotive sector, CATL is reallocating long-term engineering resources to address the physical bottlenecks of lithium-air technology, aiming at heavy-duty transport and the stabilization of solar and wind electrical grids.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Noun
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One of the last times the Grammy winner was seen with her golden ringlets was in 2024 during a night out in Sydney with pal Sabrina Carpenter.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Swift swapped her sleek hair for her natural curls, styling her front bangs and long locks in tight ringlets.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Starodubtseva then curved a backhand of her own to break the sideline and send Rybakina almost into the crowd.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Gaming Monitor Deals This 32-inch LG UltraGear curved gaming monitor features a steep, immersive 1000R curvature matching the human field of view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 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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All of this comes after speculation about what prenup Swift and her soon-to-be-husband, Travis Kelce, could sign has started swirling.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2026
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Despite rumors swirling since last week that the actor would not return for a third season, sources confirmed discussions are underway to find a way for Hardy (who plays gangster Harry Da Souza in the Paramount+ show) to come back.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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