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
IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
Astronauts can use it to do weightlifting moves like squats, deadlifts and curls.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The New York Times bestselling author wore her dark tendrils in damp curls, while her makeup included gray eyeshadow, a razor-thin brow, and a nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
The curls, when sliced, are what allow the kale not to fall into a dense pile.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The curls reminded me of the All-Day Curl Hold series of tier 4, but this wig was simply superior.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Let curls do their thing with a longer cut that features subtle, face-framing layers.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Each cantilever is composed of a stack of several submicrometer layers of material and curls approximately 90 degrees out of the plane at rest.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
Astronauts can use it to do weightlifting moves like squats, deadlifts and curls.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
Demie finished the look with simple jewelry and black pumps, styling her hair in soft, textured curls.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The New York Times bestselling author wore her dark tendrils in damp curls, while her makeup included gray eyeshadow, a razor-thin brow, and a nude lip.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
The curls, when sliced, are what allow the kale not to fall into a dense pile.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The curls reminded me of the All-Day Curl Hold series of tier 4, but this wig was simply superior.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
Let curls do their thing with a longer cut that features subtle, face-framing layers.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
Noun
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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
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Chopped with face-framing curtain bangs and curled into small (almost Shirley Temple-sized) ringlets, the singer’s hair is clearly a reference to her look from the song’s energetic music video.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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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Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Search and rescue efforts spanned 14,000 square nautical miles of rough seas, where waves at times reached as high as 10 feet, the Coast Guard said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many travelers opt to take a four-wheeler down the Sand Highway, a one-way trail into a canyon on the boundary of the dunes, or on the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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The rooms With curvaceous walls, built in fast-growing Indonesian bamboo, split-level villas with a spiral staircase that winds seashell-like between a ground-floor lounge and upstairs living quarters have the grounding feel of being wrapped in a tropical bamboo forest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Moisturizer Your evening moisturizer locks in hydration and supports skin repair overnight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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When motion curves around a central point, its angle is measured in radians; one full rotation is equal to 2π.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Mar. 2026
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