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
Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
And my favorite part is creating the chocolate curls on top.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Anderson paired her tousled curls with a flowy floral dress featuring eyelet trim.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
At nearly 50, Davis brought sequin pants, rainbow curls, and no-fuss authenticity to both the stage and reality TV.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Sporting voluminous curls and a confident stare, Eva’s presence on the cover was a celebration of self-love, resilience, and the undeniable power of Black women in fashion.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Chemo curls refers to the temporary change in hair texture following cancer treatment.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
But those with coily hair can also snip a few singular curls and separate them with their fingers to get the same laissez-faire, unbothered look.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
And my favorite part is creating the chocolate curls on top.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Anderson paired her tousled curls with a flowy floral dress featuring eyelet trim.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
At nearly 50, Davis brought sequin pants, rainbow curls, and no-fuss authenticity to both the stage and reality TV.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Sporting voluminous curls and a confident stare, Eva’s presence on the cover was a celebration of self-love, resilience, and the undeniable power of Black women in fashion.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Chemo curls refers to the temporary change in hair texture following cancer treatment.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
Noun
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The bowl diffuser features aluminum plates that heat up to expedite your dry time, and the comb attachment helps detangle without flattening out your ringlets.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Princess Kate wore her long locks in cascading curls, and in a rare PDA snap of her and William, captured from the back, gave a full look at the romantic ringlets.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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It's been three days since an ICE agent shot and killed Good, sparking waves of protests.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to court documents, the fraudulent activity occurred in two waves.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Preliminary work already is underway at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County for an $18 million project that will include the first major improvements in three decades to a 13-mile trail system that winds through sandstone canyons and bluffs along the Illinois River.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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The region has been battered in recent days by Santa Ana winds, the Southern California phenomenon that can topple trees and power lines.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This rich serum replaces ceramides and locks in moisture, leaving skin over 40 feeling soft and plump.—
Colleen Sullivan,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Defense lawyer Nico LaHood asked her about the policies regarding door locks at Robb Elementary and other schools.—
Matthew J. Friedman,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maggie Daley Park Chicago The quarter-mile outdoor skating ribbon in Maggie Daley Park—with 27,500 feet of ice surface—is a looping path with slight elevation changes that curves past pine trees, a rock climbing wall, and a gorgeous city view.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The trail brushes past the Bell Rock formation, then curves away from the road and crosses some red rock ledges offering impressive vistas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Curls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curls. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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