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
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 30 May 2025
De Armas’ hair was styled with a middle part and soft, natural curls by stylist Jenny Cho.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Video In an intimate scene in which the pair dance, Claire’s arm is bent, her fingers curled into a ballet hand.
—Vincent Tullo, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
From Megan Thee Stallion’s red tiered ponytail at the Met Gala to voluminous American Music Awards curls on SZA, the shade is trending all over the red carpet, turning ginger into one of the hottest hair colors just ahead of summer.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 30 May 2025
De Armas’ hair was styled with a middle part and soft, natural curls by stylist Jenny Cho.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Verb
Princess, a senior Chihuahua, rests with her eyes closed and body curled into a tight cocoon, as a frenetic hamster named Ponby stands upright, his eyes bulging.
—Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
Video In an intimate scene in which the pair dance, Claire’s arm is bent, her fingers curled into a ballet hand.
—Vincent Tullo, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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The next wave of competitive advantage will come from how well companies design their organizations to align human intelligence with AI insights.—
Ahsan Shah,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Kudos to Biel for bucking the trend of long, beachy waves; breaking from that homogeneity is refreshing to see on screen.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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After using the Find My app to track her location, Keith found Sherri’s phone lying in the dirt on the side of the road, headphones coiled around several strands of her hair.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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When mamma came back, the cat actually faced off with her and took a swipe, but kept her distance as the snake coiled to strike.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
Noun
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Canal view, hot water, shampoo/conditioner, board games, heating, Wi-Fi, kitchen, outdoor furniture, smart lock.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The second image showed a mostly hollow building with the makings of a winding staircase as teams of construction workers toiled away.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Where to eat and drink in Athens Monument’s location provides a gateway to the tavernas, restaurants and bars that line the winding streets of Athens.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Then, abruptly, Noem’s hair became dramatically longer, sun-kissed with blonde highlights and curled into TV-friendly barrel ringlets.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
25 Apr. 2025
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What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Of course, Apple will have thought of this and curved the edges, for instance, to mitigate this.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Halfway into the decade, the company's latest sustainability report released Thursday shows the software giant has a long way to go to meet that goal but may be starting to bend its emissions curve downward.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Aloe vera juice offers deep hydration and cuticle-smoothing benefits to tame frizz and enhance shine.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Keep an eye out for hair-loving ingredients to tackle frizz and dryness, on top of making your hair smell impeccable.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
29 May 2025
Verb
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However, most small business owners—even those without wildness swirling around them—eventually hit this wall.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Read more: Insider Reveals Lakers Could Move Key Piece in Offseason Trade While the rumors have been swirling, trading Reaves would be a very difficult decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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