variants
or torc
as in beads
a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site
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Recent Examples of torque
The result is an eye-popping 1,025 horsepower, 1,198 pound-feet of torque, and 2.6 seconds to go from 0–60 mph.
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PC Magazine, 8 July 2025
The new Gen 2 Quad-Motor versions of the company's R1S SUV and R1T truck offer 1,025 hp (764 kW) and 1,198 lb-ft (1,624 Nm) of torque, enough to get the pick-up from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds—the heavier SUV is a tenth slower.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The 2019 Audi e-tron produces 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque (which is good for an SUV of its size).
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That change, along with a slew of other upgrades, boosted power by 40 percent to 1,025 hp and 945 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 July 2025
The new Gen 2 Quad-Motor versions of the company's R1S SUV and R1T truck offer 1,025 hp (764 kW) and 1,198 lb-ft (1,624 Nm) of torque, enough to get the pick-up from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds—the heavier SUV is a tenth slower.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The 2019 Audi e-tron produces 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque (which is good for an SUV of its size).
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That change, along with a slew of other upgrades, boosted power by 40 percent to 1,025 hp and 945 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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This stunning pendant necklace is the next staple in our weekly Kendra Scott jewelry rotation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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The circle contracts, our stretch of rope joining with the others, while men on horseback thunder from over the hill.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025
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The itinerary includes trekking through forests, with elevation gains of 2,625 feet and crossing multiple rivers, as well as crossing rock scrambles, sandbanks, ladders, and even rope climbs.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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