as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a twisting mountain road that requires extra careful driving
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as in twist
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar
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as in distorting
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 coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
twisted my wrist around to stretch it
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as in pulling
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
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as in tossing
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in weaving
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 twisting
Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
For families, the massive pool, complete with twisting water slides and splash pads, is a major draw.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
When cutting rounds, press straight down instead of twisting the cutter.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
This typically involves removing the bean hopper and twisting out the burr.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Johns Hopkins recommends using tweezers, pulling slowly without twisting or squeezing the tick.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
But since Baku presents one of F1’s most challenging tests with its tight and twisting corners that punish the smallest of mistakes, the McLaren pair will need to keep their wits about them to bring home the team’s first trophy of the season in what has been such a stellar year for them.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2006, a gunman took students hostage at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, about a half-hour drive from Evergreen on twisting mountain roads.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
In the first inning of the Astros' matchup against the Texas Rangers, Alvarez appeared to misstep while crossing home plate, twisting his left ankle in a way that visibly buckled his leg.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
For families, the massive pool, complete with twisting water slides and splash pads, is a major draw.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
When cutting rounds, press straight down instead of twisting the cutter.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
This typically involves removing the bean hopper and twisting out the burr.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Johns Hopkins recommends using tweezers, pulling slowly without twisting or squeezing the tick.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
But since Baku presents one of F1’s most challenging tests with its tight and twisting corners that punish the smallest of mistakes, the McLaren pair will need to keep their wits about them to bring home the team’s first trophy of the season in what has been such a stellar year for them.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
In 2006, a gunman took students hostage at Platte Canyon High School in Bailey, about a half-hour drive from Evergreen on twisting mountain roads.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
In the first inning of the Astros' matchup against the Texas Rangers, Alvarez appeared to misstep while crossing home plate, twisting his left ankle in a way that visibly buckled his leg.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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The road is narrow and winding, but the Civic Si’s chassis tuning shines, letting the car dance eagerly between corners.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Water from a winding, jagged valley feeds the swimming spot, which has a 32-foot-wide pebbly beach.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
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But in a twist, strong economic signals could actually keep the Fed from cutting rates, reining in market bulls.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
29 Sep. 2025
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The bohemian mood took on a richer, more eclectic twist.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel’s September 15 monologue accused MAGA supporters of distorting the shooter’s motives, despite reports that the assailant leaned left politically.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carr said Monday that Democrats are distorting his comments and misrepresenting the work at the FCC.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dense dust lanes can be seen coiling around Andromeda's glowing galactic center, which is thought to house a supermassive black hole 140 million times more massive than our sun.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Every menu for game day will be different Carlisle brings a decade of experience to The Reserve and promises an eclectic menu featuring rotating seasonal and regional dishes throughout the Bucks season.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its variety of rotating flavors, Baskin-Robbins features a new flavor each month, and this one will only be in orbit through the end of October.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Shepp announced that Veal earned the rare Girl Scout Saving Award, an accolade reserved for monumental acts of bravery; Veal, along with her mother, helped save the life of a Sand City Beach fisherman who lost his footing and collapsed, pulling him ashore.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The profile image on the chat features a behind-the-scenes snapshot of Bailey with his on-screen brothers Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) and Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) pulling silly faces.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pests, disease, and weather can all play a part in unsightly stretches of brown grass, and tossing some grass seed over the area may not be the answer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Reuters reported that the actor could be seen tossing water bottles into the crowd.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Anderson is a rare and rangy breed of cinematic maximalist—a satirical quasi-historian and pop-cultural magpie with a gift for weaving disparate influences into a marvellously unruly synthesis.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Of course, for most visitors, the very act of lining up, sweating, and weaving through stalls is part of the magic of visiting Taiwan.—
Clarissa Wei,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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