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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Wearing an Arsenal soccer jersey, Frida’s hair is pinned with rollers as her older sister unrolls each one to reveal bouncy curls that frame her face.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
While attempting a new hairstyle can feel a bit intimidating, Taylor encourages experimentation and reminds us that curls come in various shapes, patterns, and sizes.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Lorde and Charli ended the duet together, joyously dancing and swinging their admittedly very similar long, dark curls in a moment of intense catharsis for both the artists and their raucous fans.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
For her glam, the media mogul wore long, cascading curls that fell past her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Her signature brunette curls cascade over a cozy gray hoodie as morning light peeks through the window.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
Wearing an Arsenal soccer jersey, Frida’s hair is pinned with rollers as her older sister unrolls each one to reveal bouncy curls that frame her face.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
While attempting a new hairstyle can feel a bit intimidating, Taylor encourages experimentation and reminds us that curls come in various shapes, patterns, and sizes.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
Lorde and Charli ended the duet together, joyously dancing and swinging their admittedly very similar long, dark curls in a moment of intense catharsis for both the artists and their raucous fans.
—Rachel Scharf, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2025
Charlotte, which has rarely utilized tempo this season, hurried to the line, and Loftis fired a ball between two wideouts, both running curls.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 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
Noun
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While the initial version of the material was ineffective at dispersing radar waves, researchers enhanced its electromagnetic properties using a subtractive laser patterning process.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Moretz wore her hallmark blond hair in loose waves and opted for long, fluttery lashes and a glossy pink lip.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In January, Zapata will open a flight center near Las Vegas, where dreamers can fly on a geofenced track that winds around the roughly 50-acre property.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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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, and the South Boundary Trail, which winds along the eastern side of the main dune area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Similar to its loose setting powder sibling, Nars Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder locks in makeup in seconds, complete with a subtly dewy finish that keeps oil at bay without completely ditching the glow.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Before the April 2024 incident, according to the documents, Taylor had threatened employees of the office, and the office had changed its locks because of those threats.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It's got a wicked 27-inch QHD screen that curves perfectly around your eyeballs, which feels like your games are wrapping you up.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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In the example below, Ilkay Gundogan curves his run to prevent Alisson from passing back to Virgil van Dijk, while Victor Osimhen’s presence puts goalkeeper Alisson off passing to Ibrahima Konate or Dominik Szoboszlai.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Curls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curls. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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