as in stir
a state of noisy, confused activity
amidst the coil of the office renovations, we even managed to get some work done
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coil
Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Innerspring With innerspring mattresses, coils are the star of the show.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
Or, coil the snake's body around your mailbox or light pole.
—Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Use area repellents: These can include insecticide sprays, mosquito coils, and vaporizing mats that contain ingredients such as metofluthrin and allethrin, which can drive away mosquitoes.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
Innerspring With innerspring mattresses, coils are the star of the show.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
When England’s team exposed caterpillars to electric fields similar to those generated by a flying wasp, caterpillars displayed defensive behaviors such as coiling, flailing, or biting.
—Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
Or, coil the snake's body around your mailbox or light pole.
—Beverly Rivers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2024
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The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig — now Germany’s official submission for Best International Feature Film — Rasoulof caused a stir earlier this year when his film, his 10th, was selected for Cannes.Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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LaGuardia’s furry fugitive is not the only raccoon to have caused a stir this year.Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the second half, rookie forward Avery Patterson cut the ball past Bay’s backline and curled the ball to find the back of the net to rest the game to a 2-2 standstill.Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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But instead of the ends of the hair curling in, Gomez's hair is styled outward.Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024
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Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Sunday to Sutter Street, off South First Street, in the city’s Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood for a report of a family disturbance at a home.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kentucky man arrested after disturbance at polling place A man was arrested after showing up intoxicated and screaming at a Northern Kentucky polling location Tuesday afternoon, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office.Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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The facility, with its winding paths surrounded by greenery, serves as a place to learn about and appreciate nature while getting a respite from the rush of city life.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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The wildly popular attraction, which winds through a mile of the tightly packed urban garden, includes tens of thousands of glittering LED lights, special drinks and more.John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Supple in structure, its rounded top is ergonomically shaped to rest under the arm and curve to the body, whether worn as a chic purse or comfortable daytime crossbody.Nikki Chwatt, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
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Its center is projected to hit Florida’s Big Bend area, the curving stretch of gulf coastline in the state’s north.Heather Hollingsworth and Stephen Smith, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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Wilson, the third largest brand for Amer, grew 11% to about $300 million in sales in the quarter as ball and racket demand rose.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Designed in the style of China’s famous Terracotta Army, the champion is depicted holding a tennis racket, rather than a weapon.Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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