as in disturbance
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
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Institute director Song Yuntao said the toroidal-field coil took six years to complete and now has the highest energy storage capacity of its kind in the world, according to SCMP and Xinhua.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Cottonmouths can be spotted swimming in the water, coiled on the bank, or in vegetation along the shore.
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Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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Noun
Before heatwaves hit, have a technician inspect and clean key components like the condenser coils, fan, capacitor, blower, and refrigerant lines.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Institute director Song Yuntao said the toroidal-field coil took six years to complete and now has the highest energy storage capacity of its kind in the world, according to SCMP and Xinhua.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Verb
This is a stock that has done its consolidating and may be coiling for the next move.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Cottonmouths can be spotted swimming in the water, coiled on the bank, or in vegetation along the shore.
—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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However, about 15 minutes into the flight, a pilot reported a passenger disturbance to air traffic control.
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Trying to catch Cape Verde off guard, Messi curled a left-footed shot toward the upper right corner of the net.
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Another great attempt by Cabral, another curling effort on a free kick, forced a remarkable save from Martínez to keep holding on to the one-goal lead.
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Swift’s arrival at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium caused quite a stir there and around the country.
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There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low.
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With some flashing lights, this thing flying around in the sky would cause quite a commotion.
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Any browns feeding there are less likely to have been spooked by the commotion.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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In the final minute of stoppage time to end the first half, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi curved his free kick right in front of the goal, seemingly just one perfect touch away from a goal.
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With the roof closed on Centre Court, the sound of every pop from her racket reverberated around the stadium with so much intensity.
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Nadal also uses the Western grip, which sends the racket strings from low to high while practically facing downward.
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Sorrell entered Week 18 with just seven tackles in 13 games, two quarterback hurries and no sacks.
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That can change in a hurry, as this year’s draft week has proved.
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“Coil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coil. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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