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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
An expansion valve controls the pressure and temperature of refrigerant in the coils.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The New York Rangers’ Jonathan Quick is one of the few remaining goalies who likes to get low, coiling his body in the crease like a snake and peering through everybody’s legs.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The vehicle also features a revised chassis and independent suspension with coil springs and dual shocks.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
An expansion valve controls the pressure and temperature of refrigerant in the coils.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Over the past century, snakes have figured prominently in jewelry, as their tails, long and linear or tight and coiled, lend themselves well to earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings.
—Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
The New York Rangers’ Jonathan Quick is one of the few remaining goalies who likes to get low, coiling his body in the crease like a snake and peering through everybody’s legs.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coil
Noun
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Celebrities excluded from the Oscars In Memoriam tribute is causing a stir online.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The $400 million item in the procurement document caused a stir.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Her cigarettes stayed in the bathroom, smoke curling out the window and drifting over the neighbor’s fence.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Drinks Limit liquids at least one to two hours before bed to prevent sleep disturbances.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Over time, this can lead to constant fatigue, loss of motivation and even physical symptoms like headaches or sleep disturbances.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These geodesics would wind around the same region of a surface for a long time, forming convoluted tangles.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Mar. 2025
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For Brody, the path to another Oscar-worthy role — let alone Oscar-winning role — has been long and winding.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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The commotion prompted House Speaker Mike Johnson to pound his gavel, warn Green to sit down and eventually have the lawmaker removed by the sergeant at arms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The commotion continued for Saldaña, Brody (snagging his second Best Actor win) and Madison, who was met with congratulations at every turn.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a space known as the Languedoc wine region of southern France, within the huge administrative region of Occitanie, multiple independent wine appellations curve in an arc alongside—and parallel to—the Mediterranean Sea.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Published on February 11, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Full Package Media/Compass A curving floating staircase can be found in the double-height living room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The latest demands from Washington to its allies read like a protection racket rather than diplomacy between friends.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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In particular, new tariffs in the U.S. are expected to hike its ball, racket and baseball bat prices.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) In a hurry?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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But that could change in a hurry if USC can’t take care of business against Washington on Wednesday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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