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
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The star wore her hair in loose curls under her hat.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Sometimes plants curl their leaves as a means of coping with extreme heat.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The defining hairstyle consisted of swoops or curls gelled to the forehead.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025
The star wore her hair in loose curls under her hat.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 6 May 2025
Verb
Graduate student attackman Dylan Bauer curled the right post to help the Blue Jays regain their one-goal lead at 3-2 with 8:54 to go.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2025
Sometimes plants curl their leaves as a means of coping with extreme heat.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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Goggins made waves recently with a steamy photo shoot for Cultured magazine.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Furthermore, the adoption of millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum (FR2), which offers higher bandwidth and throughput, can significantly enhance satellite communications.—
Iri Trashanki,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Flood echoed the sentiment of many traders that have said the market appeared coiled for a relief rally because so many hedge funds were caught on the wrong side of this bet.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Named after the serpent king from Hindu mythology who coils around Lord Shiva’s neck, Vasuki indicus carries a name as rooted in India as the rocks it was pulled from.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Everything on this bottle does double duty: the protective push-to-open lid keeps the spout clean, the convenient carry loop doubles as a lock, and the double-walled insulation keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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And Michigan is no lock to enter the Week 4 clash with a number beside its name.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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This winding road to diagnosis, although uncertain and unpredictable, has taught me to continue speaking up and pushing for answers.—
Racquel H. Dozier,
Health,
14 May 2025
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With the exception of the occasional shepherd, those winding roads are now empty for cyclists.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
13 May 2025
Noun
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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
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No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Her one-shoulder design was perfectly tailored to curve to her body for sleek yet stylish sophistication.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Jay Hook had a degree in engineering and was the rare pitcher who could explain how a curveball curves.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
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After the rollers have been removed, adding a light oil will increase shine and help control frizz.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Coconut oil, silk protein, and neem oil help with curl definition and bounce while reducing frizz.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
Verb
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As the questions surrounding Oasis‘ fast-approaching reunion tour continue to swirl, longtime bassist Andy Bell has confirmed his presence within the lineup.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 May 2025
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Investigators later found that a wrench had jammed the plane’s control gears; rumors swirled that someone had sabotaged Coleman, but no further evidence of foul play ever emerged.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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