as in disturbances
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 curls
to follow a circular or spiral course
a vine coiling around a pillar
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Recent Examples of coils
Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
This studio feels comfortable, if professional, with a bright yellow tambourine and thick coils of cords.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Regularly clean the filters, vents, and coils to prevent dust buildup and use a programmable timer to avoid running the unit constantly.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Dust on condenser coils can cause overheating, and if airflow is blocked, the compressor works harder and pushes heat risk higher.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Refrigerator coils and dust buildup Condenser coils on the back or underneath your refrigerator can collect a thick layer of dust over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Three gaffers rush by with heavy coils of electric cord slung over their shoulders.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
This studio feels comfortable, if professional, with a bright yellow tambourine and thick coils of cords.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Regularly clean the filters, vents, and coils to prevent dust buildup and use a programmable timer to avoid running the unit constantly.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Just be sure to leave enough clearance on all four sides of the condenser to prevent clogged coils.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Dust on condenser coils can cause overheating, and if airflow is blocked, the compressor works harder and pushes heat risk higher.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Refrigerator coils and dust buildup Condenser coils on the back or underneath your refrigerator can collect a thick layer of dust over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Verb
When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Dry all surfaces completely and replace knobs, drip pans, and coils back on the stove.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coils
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However, several other disturbances broke out as hundreds of people on the beach attempted to leave simultaneously, officials noted.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Reynolds said according to dispatch, from the start of the year through April, Keller officers responded to at least 61 calls for services due to disturbances that involved e-bike or motorized bikes.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Refrigerated pie crust helps this pie come together with just a few stirs of the whisk.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Where to Stay Kinjohro, a 130-year-old ryokan that winds around a lush garden, is the perfect place to immerse yourself in local history.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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The Bolt winds back and dives like a roller coaster, shooting downward at a vertiginous 85 degrees.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Players have five types of shots such as the slice, topspin and lob, and stronger versions of them along with different rackets that carry different abilities.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the conspiracy theories Jones espoused, the new InfoWars will build its comedic base off a spoof of the old site’s predatory snake oil rackets.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two leaders met in the cavernous Great Hall of the People beneath rows of American and Chinese flags after a welcoming ceremony that included an honor guard and schoolchildren waving banners.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
14 May 2026
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To keep weeds at bay, spread sterile straw between rows.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Weighing just 18 pounds (8 kilograms), the chair is light enough to pick up one handed but bulky enough to stay grounded, while a fiber layer atop the cushion similarly counters the flaws of its predecessor by preventing unwanted moisture or noises.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Shuffling noises were heard, and then a pointy white gown popped into the lobby.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The storms packed powerful winds, with parts of Leavenworth County reporting gusts up to 92 mph, according to storm reports submitted to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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“Coils.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coils. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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