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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern
our grandmother gets all in a twitter if she doesn't get her weekly phone call right on time
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as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the sort of lame double entendres that invariably provoke twitters among the immature
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a local diner where the town gossips like to twitter
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
has this grating habit of twittering helplessly whenever she's nervous
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Recent Examples of twitter
Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
It was specially recorded within an ancestral forest in the UK, and the sound of birds twittering is known to offer relief from burnout, mental fatigue and stress.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Some high-tech ones these days are designed to emit light mimicking sunrise, waking users gently with a soft glow and relaxing sounds such as birds twittering or the lilt of a flute.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
Birds twittered and flitted through towering trees as bicyclists pedaled nearby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
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Verb
Gilpin, underrated in many projects, is a knockout, balancing most of the show on her character's twittering and anxious shoulders.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
It was specially recorded within an ancestral forest in the UK, and the sound of birds twittering is known to offer relief from burnout, mental fatigue and stress.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Some high-tech ones these days are designed to emit light mimicking sunrise, waking users gently with a soft glow and relaxing sounds such as birds twittering or the lilt of a flute.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
Birds twittered and flitted through towering trees as bicyclists pedaled nearby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitter
Noun
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Among agonized grunts and huffs, Probst narrated the fumbles.—
Sarah Grant,
New Yorker,
2 Feb. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But murmurs of laughter broke out a few times when justices noted constitutional tensions in the case.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cristian, who goes by CJ, is a cheerful and affectionate young boy who brings joy to those around him with his frequent smiles and laughter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While chatting during a recent visit, my niece stood next to a chair and put one foot on the seat.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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And don't forget to join the Bake Club Group chat over on Substack.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On a recent morning, birds chirped and hopped from tree to tree under a clear blue morning sky as a man in a respirator and protective earmuffs worked on what remained of Vazquez’s property, which was fenced off from the street.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Reaves — arguably the NHL’s toughest fighter through his career — was recently chirped by a teammate two decades younger than him for turning 39.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New rom-com 'The Drama' is no laughing matterNeed a news break?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Then last Tuesday in the Brewers-Rays game, Bucknor blew a call at first base that was so obviously wrong, both managers could be seen laughing at the replay on the scoreboard.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cash in circulation surged 49% YoY due to panic hoarding.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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In South Korea, where people have been panic-buying trash bags, the government has encouraged event organizers to minimize use of disposable items.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Auriemma responded with a chuckle when asked what is making Notre Dame so good right now.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Conrad is full of wordy comic dialogue that often sings in its idiosyncrasy but also elicits little more than a chuckle.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Everyone in the family had made sacrifices to open on time, with Alysha herself taking time off from her senior year in high school to talk to painters and builders.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Grab any chance to travel for pleasure or talk to people from other cultures.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Twitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitter. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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