as in to coil
to follow a circular or spiral course
an inviting path for joggers curls around the reservoir
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Recent Examples of curl
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 May 2025
Hosk’s hair was pulled back into a dramatic updo, with curls and a floral appliqué.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Alex Sherman, CNBC, 8 May 2025
As the aphids feed on the new leaves and twigs, leaves curl and twigs twist in response to aphid feeding on the sap.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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Noun
Getty Images Could this be a hint about a curl comeback on season three of AJLT?
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 22 May 2025
Hosk’s hair was pulled back into a dramatic updo, with curls and a floral appliqué.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 May 2025
Verb
The Olympics will continue to air on all of the cable networks that have long been part of NBCUniversal’s broader deal – including CNBC (hello curling!).
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 8 May 2025
As the aphids feed on the new leaves and twigs, leaves curl and twigs twist in response to aphid feeding on the sap.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
Noun
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The resulting waves would be on the order of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 50,000 people.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Herzig has played fantasy football for nearly his entire life, riding this wave all the way to the crest.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Verb
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After using the Find My app to track her location, Keith found Sherri’s phone lying in the dirt on the side of the road, headphones coiled around several strands of her hair.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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When mamma came back, the cat actually faced off with her and took a swipe, but kept her distance as the snake coiled to strike.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
Noun
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Rooms: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Amenities: Canal view, hot water, shampoo/conditioner, board games, heating, Wi-Fi, kitchen, outdoor furniture, smart lock.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The second image showed a mostly hollow building with the makings of a winding staircase as teams of construction workers toiled away.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Where to eat and drink in Athens Monument’s location provides a gateway to the tavernas, restaurants and bars that line the winding streets of Athens.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Then, abruptly, Noem’s hair became dramatically longer, sun-kissed with blonde highlights and curled into TV-friendly barrel ringlets.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
25 Apr. 2025
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What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The architects Jeff Milstein and Barbara Weinstein pushed the kitchen under an arched alcove, lifted a bedroom above a curving wall, and carved a private office into the living area that looks like a tiny southwestern house.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
22 May 2025
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The gleaming buildings of Chicago, curving along the shore of Lake Michigan, are especially lethal.—
Vincent Alban,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
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And this Revlon blow dryer brush is a must for anyone that suffers from frizz in high heat and humidity (just take it from me!).—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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After the rollers have been removed, adding a light oil will increase shine and help control frizz.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
9 May 2025
Verb
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However, most small business owners—even those without wildness swirling around them—eventually hit this wall.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Read more: Insider Reveals Lakers Could Move Key Piece in Offseason Trade While the rumors have been swirling, trading Reaves would be a very difficult decision.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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