as in to know
to have a clear idea of
it took me a while to twig the true nature of the relationship between the two women
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Recent Examples of twig
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 May 2024
In hindsight, the impression is of an unwitting team effort, each inventor chipping away at the riddle of cinema without quite twigging its significance.
—Nat Segnit, Harper's Magazine, 4 Mar. 2022
Jack Irvin, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Christmas wishes and mistletoe kisses A Christmas custom deeply rooted in magic and folklore is kissing beneath a twig of mistletoe, with its glossy leafy foliage and berries.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Altman, meanwhile, twigged that Microsoft might be the deep-pocketed backer OpenAI needed to achieve its goals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 May 2024
In hindsight, the impression is of an unwitting team effort, each inventor chipping away at the riddle of cinema without quite twigging its significance.
—Nat Segnit, Harper's Magazine, 4 Mar. 2022
Noun
Headliners include Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott, while the lineup also features Missy Elliott, Charli xcx, Megan Thee Stallion, Benson Boone, Lisa of BLACKPINK, FKA twigs, the Go-Go's, T-Pain, Zedd, Jessie Murph, Shaboozey and more.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Christmas wishes and mistletoe kisses A Christmas custom deeply rooted in magic and folklore is kissing beneath a twig of mistletoe, with its glossy leafy foliage and berries.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twig
Verb
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But no one knew exactly the right way to clean up the mess.—
Katharine Gammon,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Aledo Bearcats are known for their football dominance, having won 12 state championships.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses Building Set Red roses are a Valentine’s Day staple, so in keeping with tradition, this set includes a dozen blooms and sprigs of baby’s breath for a long-lasting arrangement.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, top with soda, and garnish with a mint sprig.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2025
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In footage from Moreno’s camera, Engel appears in a doorway and begins to approach Moreno with his right arm raised above his head, his hand grasping a knife.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Bend your right knee, reach back with your right arm, and grasp your foot. 12.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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Examining the art offers unique ways of understanding conditions inside the facility.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Tours also include an equal number of travelers who can see.—
MaryLou Costa, contributor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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The states that saw the most substantial mortgage costs were as follows: Hawaii, California, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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In deciphering sagas of eons past, astronomers find few examples more intriguing than Messier 67, or M67, which is a large, loosely bound group of sun-like stars dwelling in the outskirts of the Milky Way, our home galaxy.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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This is where unified customer/retailer data will play a big role — deciphering behavior drivers to find more customers.—
Lauren Parker,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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The level of devastation Los Angeles has just experienced is hard for any of us to comprehend.—
Emma Marie Jenkinson,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Famously, his digressive speeches require deep immersion in right-wing lore to comprehend.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Talk with a healthcare provider about recognizing the signs of a serious complication.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, its College of Pharmacy is recognized as the second-highest producer of Black Doctor of Pharmacy degree recipients, according to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Twig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twig. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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