as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curls
Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Simple moves like leg extensions, hamstring curls, and calf raises can be done at home or even during a break at work.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
The Scream actress styled her chest-long dark brown hair in soft curls and accentuated her features with a rose gold eyeshadow and a soft pink flush on her cheekbones and lips.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The final effect is sunkissed and ultra-flattering on corkscrew curls like these.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Alternatively, take a wide-barrel curling wand and brush the curls out while still warm.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
The five-alarm fire currently stoked by Garrett Graham suggests that what women are really yearning for isn’t a brooding hockey stud with saturnine curls and complicated rage issues but a man who, at his core, seems to like and care about women.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Summer is finally here, meaning natural curls are making their seasonal comeback, and with them the return of multipronged, post-shower hair care regimens to lock the shape and manage the frizz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Noun
Doing hamstring curls boosts knee strength and lowers stress and injury risk.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 18 June 2026
Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Simple moves like leg extensions, hamstring curls, and calf raises can be done at home or even during a break at work.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
The Scream actress styled her chest-long dark brown hair in soft curls and accentuated her features with a rose gold eyeshadow and a soft pink flush on her cheekbones and lips.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 14 June 2026
The final effect is sunkissed and ultra-flattering on corkscrew curls like these.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Alternatively, take a wide-barrel curling wand and brush the curls out while still warm.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 12 June 2026
The five-alarm fire currently stoked by Garrett Graham suggests that what women are really yearning for isn’t a brooding hockey stud with saturnine curls and complicated rage issues but a man who, at his core, seems to like and care about women.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Summer is finally here, meaning natural curls are making their seasonal comeback, and with them the return of multipronged, post-shower hair care regimens to lock the shape and manage the frizz.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
Noun
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What once was a mop of bleach blond ringlets is now a melting pot of caramel and honey brown, thanks to Swift’s longtime hairstylist Jemma Muradian, whose client roster also includes Sara Bareilles.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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One of the last times the Grammy winner was seen with her golden ringlets was in 2024 during a night out in Sydney with pal Sabrina Carpenter.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Supporters crossed the street chanting songs associated with the Algerian national team while passing motorists responded with honking horns and waves.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The boat ramp sits near a parking lot at the outer edge of a large peninsula, accessible by Joe Bald Road, which winds through several hundred acres of thick trees.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Beyond Munich’s spring and fall festivals, a broader picture emerges on a Bavarian suds safari that winds through brewery towns, beer halls and village squares where alcohol‑free options are gaining traction.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Ready to flaunt those thick locks?—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The Manchester City striker is six-foot-five, ties his flowing blonde locks in a bun and knocked in a team-high 16 goals to help Norway reach the World Cup for the first time since 1998.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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About half a mile from the high school, the road curves to the left.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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