hairpins

noun

plural of hairpin
as in slopes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpins
  1. slopes
  2. corners
  3. loops
  4. coils
  5. folds
  6. curls
  7. inclines
  8. twists
Noun
  • After partnering with We Norwegians on skiwear last year, the Markarian designer has traded the slopes for the golf course, debuting a line of premium athletic apparel and accessories for Malbon.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
  • The putting surface introduces another layer of strategy, featuring multiple slopes that can dramatically change the difficulty depending on the pin position.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of slopes
Noun
  • The Panthers practiced without their starting corners most of the first week of camp.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Slightly overdraw the cupid’s bow and the center of your bottom lip — but leave the corners alone.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 29 July 2026
Definition of corners
Noun
  • Ukraine demonstrates the power of short feedback loops, connecting operators, engineers, and government to quickly translate battlefield experience into technological advancements.
    — John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The points correspond to strands, while loops capture all possible interactions of those strands.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • The wraps will form a series of tight coils and cinch down around the main line.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
  • This durable twin mattress has internal air coils for support and a pillow rest at one end.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of coils
Noun
  • The signature folds give trousers an effortlessly polished look that’s easy to dress up or down.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
  • Accordion-fold each strip three times into a triangle shape and insert a skewer through the center to hold folds together.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026
Definition of folds
Noun
  • Union’s glam team mirrored the vibrancy of her skirt with a set of voluminous curls that cascaded down her shoulders.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Her wild mane of curls and satiny crimson gown added a layer of vivid drama to the performance, accentuating her combo’s incendiary world-jazz sound.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of curls
Noun
  • The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
    — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of inclines
Noun
  • As fans of the series know well by now, every episode of Outer Banks is packed to the gills with twists, turns, motorcycle chases, police standoffs, knife fights, high-stakes heists, and more.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
  • Save the tedious paperwork for the IRS, and leave the mysteries, suspense, and plot twists to Agatha Christie.
    — Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of twists
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