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
Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
While the Princess of Wales has made a bouncy blowout her signature hairstyle, a look she's known to spice up with curls, different parts or half-updos, her state banquet waves marked her curliest hairstyle yet with a tiara.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Midway through the twenty-first century, a nuclear disaster sent tsunamis curling over the continents, sinking New York and Rotterdam and turning the United Kingdom into an archipelago.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Case in point: The brand’s Hydration Shampoo is our favorite for bringing bounce back to dry, type 4 curls.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Sep. 2025
While the Princess of Wales has made a bouncy blowout her signature hairstyle, a look she's known to spice up with curls, different parts or half-updos, her state banquet waves marked her curliest hairstyle yet with a tiara.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Over the course of about six weeks, people with naturally wavy hair tried everything from hair masks and curl creams to salt and texturizing sprays in their everyday routines, taking notes on ease of use, styling results, longevity, and any bonuses like great scent.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2025
Midway through the twenty-first century, a nuclear disaster sent tsunamis curling over the continents, sinking New York and Rotterdam and turning the United Kingdom into an archipelago.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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These religious leaders are confronting a wave of violence.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The surge will be accompanied by large and damaging waves.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Photos from the organization show the python safely coiled on a white towel after it had been brought in.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dense dust lanes can be seen coiling around Andromeda's glowing galactic center, which is thought to house a supermassive black hole 140 million times more massive than our sun.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In an ideal world, how many 2025 players still under contract for 2026 are a lock for a typical 2026 starting lineup?—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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To help tame frizz and add shine to your locks, consider picking up this hair dryer brush and this Ouidad Climate Control gel, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the roads are well-maintained, the winding mountain sections require attentive driving, especially when leaf-peeping traffic increases.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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From here, enjoy a leisurely drive along iconic Skyline Drive, which winds 101 miles along the park’s ridgeline.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bowl diffuser features aluminum plates that heat up to expedite dry time, and the comb attachment helps detangle without flattening out ringlets.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Princess Kate wore her long locks in cascading curls, and in a rare PDA snap of her and William, captured from the back, gave a full look at the romantic ringlets.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Here the set becomes a comedy generator, a set of curving sides that Reeves can lean against and slide bonelessly down.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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Roll up each triangle, starting at wide end, and curve edges slightly to form a crescent shape.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For coarser curls, may want heavier gel This lightweight gel defines curls without stiffness, keeping them touchable and bouncy while reducing frizz.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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This lightweight, leave-in cream protects hair from heat up to 450°F while keeping frizz and flyaways in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When several residents received such offers, rumors about the company’s intentions quickly swirled.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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