uncoiled

Definition of uncoilednext
past tense of uncoil

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoiled
Verb
  • Prosecutors and the media had unwound a web of lies from Santos over the years, including illegally spending donor money, lying about being Jewish, and fabricating his resume.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Robbie wore her blonde tresses straightened, while her makeup consisted of a muted rosy nude lip and pops of rosy blush.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Her smile straightened by the intensity.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Uncoiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoiled. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.

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