uncoiling

present participle of uncoil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncoiling
Verb
  • The soft fleece hoodie and coordinating wide-leg pants are perfect for chilly spaces, taking you from the airport to unwinding on your balcony before bed.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
  • During a stay, guests can encounter a wealth of fascinating species spanning from white rhinos to African wild dogs to Grévy's zebras, while the property’s pool, terrace and spa are the perfect spots for unwinding after a long day of scoping out Kenya’s most marvelous megafauna.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Start by straightening your legs and extending your arms forward if this feels comfortable.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Se-ri comes up with a plan to get an expensive hair straightening treatment that involves helping out a transfer student from Seoul, named Han Yun-Seok (Gong Myung).
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Uncoiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncoiling. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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