1
as in to distort
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
screwed up his face at the taste of the medicine
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
managed to screw his siblings out of their share of the inheritance
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Recent Examples of screw
Now, Greg is screwed because, one week in, everyone is having a great time.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Do you guys sit in a circle and talk about visceral ways to screw over people?
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Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
No matter who ends up on the Iron Throne, the common people get screwed.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
Each of the asymmetrical stones used in the brooches, which were individually polished and finished, were cut specifically for the drawing of the creation with 18-karat yellow gold prongs screwed in to protect the fragile stone tableaus.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat living tissue.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Do you guys sit in a circle and talk about visceral ways to screw over people?
—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
No matter who ends up on the Iron Throne, the common people get screwed.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
Each of the asymmetrical stones used in the brooches, which were individually polished and finished, were cut specifically for the drawing of the creation with 18-karat yellow gold prongs screwed in to protect the fragile stone tableaus.
—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
As a bonus, this vacuum comes with different attachments, including a dusting brush and hair screw tool.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat living tissue.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screw
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This disciplined recovery is vital in areas such as forecasting, where flawed workflows can distort decisions far beyond finance.
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The biggest concern are realistic-looking visuals that subtly distort scientific details while remaining believable enough to pass initial review.
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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When oil wells are shut in, the pressure underground can become imbalanced, deforming the underlying structure.
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Some cells were mechanically deformed to simulate incidents such as minor parking impacts.
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The fans were cheated Sunday out of a chance to see an interesting pitching matchup between Shota Imanaga and Dylan Cease, the former Cubs farmhand and former White Sox pitcher.
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For example, a spouse who catches their partner cheating and kills someone in the heat of emotion.
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But the same dystopian phenomenon is contorting the whole labor market.
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Search the internet and there are coaches and players spotted sniffing the ammonia inhalants before a game, with their instant reactions — a noticeable head jerk or contorted face — going viral.
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Prime Day 2026 Editor Picks One way to weed through the pages and pages of deals is going straight to the Vogue editor picks section, to see what the team has hand-plucked across all categories.
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This gorgeous, minimalist rug from Nuloom looks like it was plucked straight from a five-star resort with its striking border and jute-like texture.
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Michael Olise — France/Bayern Munich (-1) Unfortunate to slip here after technically registering his third assist of the tournament for Mbappe’s screamer, and curling a delightful chip off the Iraq crossbar following some very slick French interplay.
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Or curling your wrists while doing biceps curls.
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All of that oil stuck behind a barrage of missiles and sea lanes choked with mines led a number of respected oil analysts to predict that oil prices would surge as high as $150, or even $200 by the summer.
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Board-game groups on Meetup grew about 10% per year from 2021 to 2023, and the momentum has stuck well past lockdown.
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“Screw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screw. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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