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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
For her glam, Kaling’s hair was styled with soft curls and a side part, which cascaded down her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
John Tolkin took the free kick and curled it into the path of the on-rushing Andres Reyes, who headed it toward the post and into the back of the net.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Carpenter was also seen with a similar, matching beret, and big, bouncy curls.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
For her glam, Kaling’s hair was styled with soft curls and a side part, which cascaded down her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nadine’s parents live outside of Helena, at the end of a cattle road that curls around the peak where their daughter once played and her ashes now rest.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
John Tolkin took the free kick and curled it into the path of the on-rushing Andres Reyes, who headed it toward the post and into the back of the net.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curl
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One person is dead and at least one other is missing after large waves hammered the California coastline Monday amid a high surf warning.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the West Coast continues to get pounded by an endless parade of storms bringing huge waves, strong winds, heavy rain and mountain snow.Max Golembo, ABC News, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The large nonvenomous constrictor captures its prey by ambushing it before coiling around it.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Despite its name, what this place has is the widest variety of börek, flaky pastry topped with seeds and coiled around fillings like feta, spinach, and potato.Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
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Reducing risk via diversification and a solid business network The Moselle lock accident shows once again how a seemingly minor incident can affect the risk of production downtime.Sin To, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some locks are so effective they can never be picked, even with infinite time and resources.John Pavlus, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hike the craggy ridges of Sete Cidades, where twin sapphire lakes glisten below kayakers, or meander on the winding paths to the crater lake of Lagoa do Fogo.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead of curving up to Cactus Garden, the winding road was straightened, leaving it 1,000 feet from the gas station and lodge.Douglas C. Towne, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Corbet wore a black sweatshirt and Prada loafers; his round face was framed by shoulder-length ringlets.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Yet, even with this headline-making news, Lively's fluffy ringlets still managed to have their moment.Catherine Santino, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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It's also infused with citric acid to tame frizz, enhance shine, and reduce hair breakage.Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kitsch satin pillowcase Out with the cotton bedsheets, in with the satin. Reduce friction, transferring oils from the face and hair, and tame frizz with satin pillowcases.Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Speculation has swirled since the beginning of this year that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) could mount a bid for Cornyn’s seat, which could make for a contentious primary battle between the state’s MAGA wing and old guard.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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After Brown's comments, rumors swirled that there was drama between the star receiver and Hurts.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curl. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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