as in coils
to follow a circular or spiral course
a narrow road spiraling up the mountain to the summit
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Recent Examples of spirals
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
As the situation spirals out of control, the Blanco family must choose between survival and vengeance.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The thriller centers on Yura Ivalu (Lambe), an ambitious Inuk multimedia artist who spirals out of control when an estranged childhood friend, Sesi Ilupaalik, played by Qaunaq, resurfaces.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
As the situation spirals out of control, the Blanco family must choose between survival and vengeance.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirals
Noun
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The downy-soft synthetic bristles cling to curves for seamless, stripe-free sculpting of your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Acceleration is smooth, curves are stable, and the only significant resistance comes from air drag.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her ring, necklace, bracelet and earrings were all from Bulgari’s Serpenti line, complementing her gown’s coils.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sector will now be equipped with its thermal shield and toroidal field coils, with installation in the tokamak assembly pit scheduled for February 2026.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And this party is going to be grand indeed, molded to Hedda’s particular taste as possible — less flowers, more champagne — and kitted out with a guest list that proves more bizarre as the night winds on.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Zermatt is a pollution-free alpine escape, accessible via a scenic train that winds its way up through the mountains.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, if a model had an afro, Simone used products to accentuate their curls.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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The royal's hair seemed to be back to her signature brown, after she was seen with blonde hair earlier in the week, with her tresses styled in loose curls on Monday.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Colin brings his Hollywood perspective to the NFL stage as he and Ashley talk matchups, momentum, and unpredictable twists.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The actress presides over the action as suspicion, paranoia, and dramatic twists take hold.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Spirals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirals. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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