as in to coil
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of curl
Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This method is helpful for people with tight curls and uneven hair loss patterns.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
This medium-hold gel offers curl control that moves with you, not against you.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for curl
Noun
Keep light dumbbells nearby and do a few sets of curls or presses.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This method is helpful for people with tight curls and uneven hair loss patterns.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Verb
Indeed, their owner, from San Francisco, California, even caught the duo cuddling up on the sofa together, as Taco curled in the crook of the dog's legs.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
This medium-hold gel offers curl control that moves with you, not against you.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for curl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
-
No, corn sweat is not the primary cause behind the heat wave Cincinnati is experiencing this week.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
-
That middle-aged wave of insomnia has taught me not to take restful sleep for granted.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
With the line jumping crazily from the wooden box in which 1,000 yards had been coiled neatly, the beast barreled toward the bottom on a slight angle out to sea.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
-
This tangle-free braided nylon cable has patented magnetic tech that keeps it neatly coiled around the Apple Watch charger.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
Love locks have been slowly disappearing from the Old Red Bridge in south Kansas City off Red Bridge Road, as an amateur locksmith from Overland Park admits to using the locks to practice his skills.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
-
Keep your carry-on and checked suitcase protected with these luggage locks.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Verb
-
Another hidden gem, Castello di Velona, offers a delightful stay, tucked behind ancient gates on the commune’s winding roads.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
-
Normally, stators are wound using manual coil insertion or complex lacing machines.—
Joe Salas
July 19,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
Noun
-
Astronomers came up with a variety of different ideas for the structure, including a series of solid ringlets or even a liquid.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 July 2025
-
Curls and ringlets spill over the forehead and around the crown for a striking, stylish, and effortlessly glamorous look.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
-
Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
How to Apply: Dispense a few drops into palms and rub together before smoothing down damp or dry mid-lengths and ends to tame frizz and add shine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
-
The silk fabric helps reduce friction, which can minimize frizz, hair breakage, and sleep lines.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
In Tennessee, jam cake batter is swirled with blackberry jam.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
-
After reports came out that the Lakers wanted to move on from James following his decision to opt in to the final year of his contract, trade rumors immediately started swirling.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share