equilibrist

noun

Definition of equilibristnext
as in contortionist

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  1. contortionist
  2. gymnast
  3. turner
  4. tumbler
Noun
  • Malley is a normal, athletic outfielder, not some sort of weirdo contortionist reliever.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 13 July 2026
  • Samara was also played by Kelly Stables and contortionist Bonnie Morgan, who famously climbed out of a TV in one of the most iconic scenes of the horror genre.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 June 2026
Definition of contortionist
Noun
  • The Olympic gymnast, 29, headlined day two of the Faces of Fitness festival in Chicago on Sunday, July 26, delivering a presentation on mental health and leading attendees in calming breathing exercises.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, actor Jason Sudeikis and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley were among the people shown on the United Center video board Saturday.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of gymnast
Noun
  • Same goes for a durable spatula—from flipping burgers to shifting veggies over hot grates, a turner will take you far.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Speaking with Entertainment Weekly in April, everyone’s favorite tile turner Vanna White compared her two cohosts.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Definition of turner
Noun
  • This 30-ounce tumbler is down to a surprisingly low $26 right now.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026
  • Jack In The Box released its own glass tumbler, a Jack Sipper Cup, in the shape of the chain's Jack Box mascot, on July 2.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Definition of tumbler
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