uncoiling

present participle of uncoil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoiling
Verb
  • The new approach will involve unwinding these initiatives, which have consumed a significant portion of the company’s resources.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Just before evacuating, the actor was outside unwinding his fire hose.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Some Black women have turned to consistent heat-styling and chemical straightening treatments to more easily manage their natural hair.
    Annie Blay, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Lift the barbell by straightening your legs and back simultaneously, keeping your core engaged and your back flat.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Uncoiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoiling. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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