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
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This curling iron delivers long-lasting curls and waves and offers 30 heat levels with Turbo Heat Boost for effective styling on long and medium hair.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 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
Since then, the icon hasn’t stopped unleashing her inner diva, continuing to grace the stage with her signature curls and bold eyes.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This curling iron delivers long-lasting curls and waves and offers 30 heat levels with Turbo Heat Boost for effective styling on long and medium hair.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 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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By now, the mind-altering powers coiled in these devices are evident.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
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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Each ringlet of pasta is wrapped around a thin rod, just like the earliest pasta makers did, dating back to the year 1,000, according to Barsotti’s research.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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The cosmos has three possible geometries—positively curved like a sphere, flat like an infinite plane or negatively curved like a saddle—but geometry alone doesn’t determine shape.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 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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Speaking of Otzelberger, the same North Carolina rumors were swirling around the 48-year-old this week.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Snowflakes swirl around New York City streetlamps.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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