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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
Healthy curls start with a clean foundation.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
The 20-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, went mega-viral for sharing the haircare routine that results in impossibly shiny, frizz-free curls.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
On her roots, Scarlett went in with the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It, ensuring there was a sufficient amount of texture and grip there before using a boar-bristle brush to separate the curls on the crown of her head and around the sides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
For Jonathan Anderson’s vision of beauty at his first Dior women’s show in October, Guido Palau fluffed up models’ natural texture, not dissimilar from the windswept waves and pre-Raphaelite curls the hairstylist created for Veronica Leoni’s September Calvin Klein debut.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The photos also showed Tove is developing some super cute tiny curls in her brown hair.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
Robbie wore her hair down, parted in the center and styled in loose curls that began around her jawline.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Jan. 2026
Healthy curls start with a clean foundation.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
The 20-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, went mega-viral for sharing the haircare routine that results in impossibly shiny, frizz-free curls.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
On her roots, Scarlett went in with the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Dust It, ensuring there was a sufficient amount of texture and grip there before using a boar-bristle brush to separate the curls on the crown of her head and around the sides.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
For Jonathan Anderson’s vision of beauty at his first Dior women’s show in October, Guido Palau fluffed up models’ natural texture, not dissimilar from the windswept waves and pre-Raphaelite curls the hairstylist created for Veronica Leoni’s September Calvin Klein debut.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
The photos also showed Tove is developing some super cute tiny curls in her brown hair.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curls
Noun
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Chanelling Miss Sara Bellum from the Powerpuff Girls, her secretarial deep burgundy ringlets were cut into pouty bangs that almost totally concealed her eyes.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the sister-sister pic, Kidman’s strawberry-blonde hair is parted in the center and worn in long ringlets down her back, looking gorgeous against her chartreuse lace dress and delicate pink blush and lipstick.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Jan. 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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Lake Superior and Lake Michigan are expected to experience high waves and damaging ice accumulation onto vessels, and central Michigan is under a flood warning due to ice jams that could obstruct the waterways, causing flooding, according to the NWS.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to build a mini-forest of mangroves that buffer the campus from waves and high tides, help clean the water and provide a habitat for the manatees, tarpon and other wildlife that are regularly spotted in the area.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mama winds through the labyrinth of shelves, smiling when her fingers gloss the gold spine of a good read, the same way my hand slides over Angelou’s book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the path winds through cypress groves and leads to the haunting ruins of Sutro Baths.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These head-turning spritzes are typically color-safe and instantly refresh your locks with a hit of hydration and shine.—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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To remedy this, DIYers with plumbing experience can tighten up the valve with a set of channel locks, replace the valve, or repair the connection between the valve and the tank by adding plumber's dope or plumber's tape to help improve the seal.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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About 10 minutes outside Page is Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado curves through the vibrant red rock, making for a magnificent sight.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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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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“Curls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curls. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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