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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Cast bronze lamps coil and droop, and a bronze chandelier appears to sprout from the roof, with shimmering flower buds at the ends.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2025
John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
How to clean air fryer coils Cleaning the air fryer basket and rack is only part of the job.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Clear debris and weeds from around outdoor units and clean the coils.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Cast bronze lamps coil and droop, and a bronze chandelier appears to sprout from the roof, with shimmering flower buds at the ends.
—Morgan Meier, Curbed, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
Markets were coiled for a rebound Investors have been on edge for any updates from the White House that might signal Trump is negotiating his trade policy.
—John Towfighi, David Goldman and Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
How to clean air fryer coils Cleaning the air fryer basket and rack is only part of the job.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
Noun
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No playoff rotational decision caused a stir quite like Redick’s bold Game 4 move.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is actually closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so black bean tacos or a random stir fry.—
Carina Finn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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O’Connor beat everybody down the ice, curled at the left faceoff circle, then fired the puck past Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger’s stick side for a 1-0 Avs lead.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2025
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Her nails were curled and misshapen, and had even started to grow back into her feet.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Police responded to the report of a disturbance on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m. at Kennedy High School where officers and staff worked to separate those who were involved, according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Use medications that can help with nausea, headaches, or sleep disturbances, such as pain relievers, antinausea drugs, and sleeping aids.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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The book will chronicle his parents, as well as his winding journey from childhood into young adulthood.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Listen to this article The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a former Gary teenager’s 110-year prison sentence Wednesday for a 1996 East Chicago triple homicide after years of winding appeals.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The glass lobby curves around this view and outside is a huge pool deck with bar and lost of open-air seating.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Highlights in the Land of Enchantment include curving through Apache Canyon, sidling along the red sandstone cliffs near Gallup, and marveling at the barren lava fields of El Malpais National Monument and National Conservation Area.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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Along with the intensification of the violence has also come a shift in which armed groups today rely less on kidnappings and more on their extortion rackets.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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After 20 minutes on the clay courts of Madrid, Iga Świątek threw her racket down on to her bag in frustration.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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And given how hitters react to seeing meatballs, those extra ones add up in a hurry.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Andor finds his body, but the three of them have to leave in a hurry.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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