1
as in distorted
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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2
as in cheated
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 screwed
Now, Greg is screwed because, one week in, everyone is having a great time.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 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
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
For the employees, such as my previous career as a film composer, we are screwed.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Anybody who has too long a résumé is screwed.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
21 May 2026
If Miranda Priestly can get thrown in steerage, we’re all screwed.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But that doesn’t mean working people aren’t getting screwed.
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Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Hunt noted that there was an air conditioner screwed into the window.
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Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
No matter who ends up on the Iron Throne, the common people get screwed.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 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
For the employees, such as my previous career as a film composer, we are screwed.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
Anybody who has too long a résumé is screwed.
—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
21 May 2026
If Miranda Priestly can get thrown in steerage, we’re all screwed.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
But that doesn’t mean working people aren’t getting screwed.
—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Hunt noted that there was an air conditioner screwed into the window.
—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for screwed
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During our research, what first struck us was the extent to which the clichés surrounding the great figures of Antiquity have often distorted our perception of these historical characters.
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The irresponsible development and use of AI have allowed these to be hijacked and distorted, turning them into agents of harm.
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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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Looking the other way A 2020 study of 840 undergraduate college students found that 32% of them had cheated in some way on an exam.
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Some cells were mechanically deformed to simulate incidents such as minor parking impacts.
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Habermas was well aware of how the internet had deformed his beloved public sphere.
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As Pino sobbed, family members of Lucy Fernandez squeezed into the wood courtroom pews behind Adams while Pino’s supporters sat behind him.
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Almost the entire population of Gaza, more than 2 million people, has been squeezed into vast, squalid tent cities dependent on international aid.
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Six men lured victims to resort then tortured them at gunpoint, FBI says.
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And in today's world, with the advent of cyberbullying, thanks to every kid having a digital footprint, a child can be tortured without even seeing their bully face-to-face.
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The first inning looked promising as Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda singled, and Cedric Mullins hustled his bunt attempt into a hit to load the bases.
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As bankers hustled behind closed doors to price the deal and reporters indicated a first price of as high as $175, SpaceX perp-traders on Hyperliquid were buying and selling futures as high as $180 around the opening bell and as low as $153 just before the first trade came in at $150.
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Olwan crossed midfield all alone, caught up to Noor Alrawabdeh’s long pass, dribbled down the left wing, breached the penalty box, cut past defender Philipp Leinhart, then, from some 15 yards, curled a shot that kissed off the inside of the right post.
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Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
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Miami plucked a top prospect out of North Miami Beach on Sunday evening.
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The charming restaurant serves hyper-local cuisine, with many ingredients plucked straight from the gardens.
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“Screwed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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