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
Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
The Airwrap uses Dyson’s Coanda airflow technology to attract and wrap hair around the styling barrel automatically, helping create curls and waves with less manual effort.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Raab used the same hand for an acrobatic diving save to keep out Niklas Beste's curling shot and ensure Union took the win.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Her 2023 Soul Train Awards style paired waist-long wand curls with a red manicure and sculpted black gown.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
The Airwrap uses Dyson’s Coanda airflow technology to attract and wrap hair around the styling barrel automatically, helping create curls and waves with less manual effort.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Berg Johnsen’s shot was one-timed and placed perfectly into the far left corner, curling away from the Galaxy goalkeeper.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
Raab used the same hand for an acrobatic diving save to keep out Niklas Beste's curling shot and ensure Union took the win.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Like the swell of a wave drawn irresistibly to the shore.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The booming resale sector has evolved into a fierce battleground shaped by consolidation — most recently including Ebay’s acquisition of Depop — and sharper positioning, via a wave of fee resets and leadership shifts.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Overnight, the smoke coiled upward and gave way to acid rain that stained the city black.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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These widows were little sparrows and Ma Binney a hawk, her hair long and cloud white with the end of her braid coiled into the breast pocket of her jacket.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hyaluronic acid locks in moisture, making skin look plumper and smoother, while adenosine (a molecule your body naturally produces) stimulates the production of elastin so the area appears firmer over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Jays will start the year with four locks at the back of the bullpen, with Varland joining Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers and Brendon Little.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of attendees from around the country and overseas formed winding lines through the corridor outside the event hall at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Arirang — both the show and the group’s new album — sees South Korea’s current cultural ambassadors reckoning with a rich, winding past while deciding where to steer their future.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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 changes will close much of the park, including the Greek Theater, Central Promenade, and South Plaza of Civic Center, where big festivals often set up stages and vendors line the curving sidewalks.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sculptural creation hung from her neck like a necklace, before curving over her chest.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If your hair is curly, textured, or humidity-prone, Van Ess notes the formula will help to smooth unwanted frizz.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The downtown bakery’s standby consists of country buttermilk dough swirled with kinako (roasted soybean powder) and sesame seeds.—
Mario Cortez,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Mar. 2026
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The contest stands in sharp contrast to the nation's last tumultuous Democratic Senate primary in Texas, when questions swirled about candidates' electability.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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