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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Or of my nephew at Catholic school in the nineties, having his curls measured for height, not length, by a ruler placed atop his head.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
When the sun comes out, so does the French curl braiding hair.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Her bangs were also brushed back off her forehead; the ends of her hair boasting tighter curls, too.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
Or of my nephew at Catholic school in the nineties, having his curls measured for height, not length, by a ruler placed atop his head.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Verb
Cyrus pulled her dark brown tresses into the half-up, half-down hairdo, leaving her short, thick fringe flat against her forehead while longer side pieces curled in front of her ears.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
When the sun comes out, so does the French curl braiding hair.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish made waves today by posting a photo of herself holding a baby beside her friend, podcaster Jason Lee, who rested his right hand on the handlebar of a stroller.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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This highly skilled and well-coached 16U team made waves in the water polo landscape, securing the first national championship for their club in an older age bracket.—
Katherine Anderson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 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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Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Keep your carry-on and checked suitcase protected with these luggage locks.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The winding streets of Ilion are transformed into a labyrinthine maze with an armed man around every corner.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Christophe Magny, head of the Aude region fire brigade, told BFMTV that extreme weather conditions combining low humidity (25%), wind at more than 30km/h and temperatures around 35 degree celsius, created ideal conditions for the fire to spread.—
Pierre Barin,
CNN Money,
6 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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If the Bermuda High weakens, the storm may curve out to sea.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Look up, and the ceiling curves over you, its wooden beams making the place feel almost like a giant shelter tucked into the mountain.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Photograph: Kat Merck Kristin Ess Style Assist Blow-Dry Mist $15 $10 (33% off) Amazon $15 Target Most heat protectants fail to speed drying, but Kristin Ess's spray actually works at reducing both time and frizz at a fraction of the cost.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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How to Apply: Dispense a few drops into palms and rub together before smoothing down damp or dry mid-lengths and ends to tame frizz and add shine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Verb
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As summer winds down and whispers of fall and the coming year begin to swirl, our thoughts naturally turn to what 2026 might bring.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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Warm magnolia, Bulgarian rose, tangerine, and musk swirl into a skin-hugging composition that’s sultry, subtle, and undeniably chic—just like the icon herself.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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