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, 29 Jan. 2026
Her shining brown curls are carefully arranged each morning, tied up with pink ribbon, festooned with flowers.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Turn and cook until shrimp are nearly cooked through and beginning to curl, about 1 minute.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
On her roots, Scarlett went in with the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It, ensuring there was a sufficient amount of texture and grip there before using a boar-bristle brush to separate the curls on the crown of her head and around the sides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Her shining brown curls are carefully arranged each morning, tied up with pink ribbon, festooned with flowers.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The app is introducing a curling-specific multiview this year, along with daily coverage on CNBC.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Turn and cook until shrimp are nearly cooked through and beginning to curl, about 1 minute.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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And her signature glam doesn’t stop there—Clooney is known for her thick, glossy brown mane, often blow-dried into bombshell waves.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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The outcome is the latest warning sign ‒ and the most glaring to date ‒ of a potential blue wave during the 2026 midterms as Democrats look to take control of the House and Senate.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The lights, neatly coiled last January, have evolved into a glowing knot of holiday resentment.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The queen of maximalist beauty also once again demonstrated her expertise in the makeup and hair space by playing with her copper-red locks, debuting curly bangs and mermaid braids among her soft waves.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Corps of Engineers essentially built a stair-step of flat lakes joined by locks.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Eastern & Oriental Express, a Belmond train, is back after a hiatus, winding through Malaysia’s tropical rainforests, while Japan’s Seven Stars Kyushu grants reservations via a lottery system, so sought-after is the opulent train.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fishing line was wound around her right flipper and ran into her mouth.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Chanelling Miss Sara Bellum from the Powerpuff Girls, her secretarial deep burgundy ringlets were cut into pouty bangs that almost totally concealed her eyes.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the sister-sister pic, Kidman’s strawberry-blonde hair is parted in the center and worn in long ringlets down her back, looking gorgeous against her chartreuse lace dress and delicate pink blush and lipstick.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The living room has a curving staircase on one side and French doors opening to a dining area on the other.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hallie Henley Sims inherited her own grandmother’s curved back settee and chose to keep the original orange velvet upholstery intact.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The trick for thicker hair to wear a bob sans frizz is to blow-dry each section as smoothly as possible, explains Renegar.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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The formula relies on keratin to smooth and reinforce the outer layer so strands lie flatter, while jojoba seed oil adds slip and seals in moisture to prevent frizz once hair dries.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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By the time Aubry came back for season 38, her head was swirling from her time in the reality television bubble, and her psyche was ready to burst.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Earlier this week, news reports swirled that the local business would be closing its doors and shutting down popcorn production.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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