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as in twisting
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
with a forceful twist she loosened the bolt
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
my roommate has his little twists, and I have mine, so things should balance out
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
my enemies will twist my words, but you'll only hear the truth out of me
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as in to curl
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in to twitch
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming
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Recent Examples of twist
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Taxonomic charts on the walls borrow the aesthetic of science but are populated with terms from the history of art and absurd twists: a bird is labeled with the names of 20th-century avant-garde movements, a shark is juxtaposed with a rolling pin and a cola bottle.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
The polar exploration company Selar is building the cruise company a cruise ship designed for the Arctic to be powered by five 35m high aluminium retractable sails which can twist up to 180 degrees.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The acclaimed and innovative documentary about the incomparable Brian Eno — a theatrical experience where no two screenings were the same — is finally coming to home audiences with a similarly one-of-a-kind twist: A 24-hour livestreaming event.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Taxonomic charts on the walls borrow the aesthetic of science but are populated with terms from the history of art and absurd twists: a bird is labeled with the names of 20th-century avant-garde movements, a shark is juxtaposed with a rolling pin and a cola bottle.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Verb
The biggest concern postgame was Williams’ ankle, which got twisted up at the end of the game.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
The polar exploration company Selar is building the cruise company a cruise ship designed for the Arctic to be powered by five 35m high aluminium retractable sails which can twist up to 180 degrees.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twist
Noun
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Those contracts are known as production assistance agreements, and the claim references – but also distorts – both the regulations that govern them and two news stories about celebrities whose agreements were approved.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Klan distorted the use of undercover operatives and informants, much as some Trump supporters have over Jan. 6.—
Brittany Friedman / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Granular types may take up to 14 days to show activity under cool conditions (the weeds begin to curl and brown), while liquid types can show activity within 3 to 5 days, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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His lips, typically clamped in a rigid line, curled into a smile.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Because Mercury spins on an axis with a miniscule tilt of just 0.01 degrees—almost perpendicular to its plane of orbit around the sun—the rims of all four of these polar craters cast permanent shadows within their depths.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Jan. 2025
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DeRozan drove to the middle of the lane and spun to the same left side of the key.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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As the omen begins to descend onto Karen’s house, the hairs of the mermaids’ arms stand up; their scales twitch in fear.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2024
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Not the American economy, which twitched from panic to triumph to panic and, in 1907, had to be bailed out with private funds from Morgan and his associates.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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This means weaving compelling narratives around the numbers, bringing the human impact of inclusion to life.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Penn State’s quarterback weaved through the depths of Hard Rock Stadium, stepping over the heaps of blue and gold confetti that paved the way to Notre Dame’s locker room.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Offerings include arts and crafts, caber toss, the haggis hurl, sheaf toss and tug of war in a non-competitive environment.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Investors expect volatility in the flagship cryptocurrency this year, with bitcoin stuck in a tug of war between investors’ concerns about rising inflation under Trump and their optimism over the his pro-crypto leadership.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Twist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twist. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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