UNCOIL Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

uncoil

verb

Definition of uncoil

as in to unroll

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Recent Examples of uncoil Stewart conveys this repression physically, through a defensive crouch that uncoils when under attack. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024 Looking over a wobbly guardrail, Dale Landmann uncoiled a few feet of rope, cautiously lowering a white plastic pipe into the opaque waters of the Calumet River on a recent hot weekday morning. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023 But during the middle stretch, everyone limbers up—Discs 15 and 16, afternoon and evening shows in Houston, are particularly loose and swinging, Robbie uncoiling like a snake. — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024 If one were to uncoil the long history of US engagement with Latin America, from the halls of Montezuma to the cells of CECOT, what was the most successful period? — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncoil

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Researchers have turned to technology to unroll the scrolls virtually since physically unfurling these fragile documents risks destroying them.

— Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Loosely roll dough around rolling pin and gently unroll it onto 9-inch pie plate, letting excess dough hang over edge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Definition of unroll

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On weekdays, Library Blu, the hotel’s bar, is packed with guests unwinding post-work, but weekends also bring in locals checking-in for a staycation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
This week, another titan who has been instrumental in shaping American media and telecommunications began to unwind his Hollywood holdings.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of unwind

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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Choose the Auto option to let the program decide how to crop and straighten your image.

— Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

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One fall day in 1856, a family of Eastern gray squirrels in rural New York uncurled from a cozy nest in a chestnut tree, looked around, and joined half a billion other squirrels on a multi-state walkabout.

— Christine Peterson, Vox, 23 Dec. 2024
Exhale, lower the bridge down, then uncurl the trunk to bring the right hip and shoulder back to the ground.

— Jen Murphy, WSJ, 16 June 2022

Definition of uncurl

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