variants
or torc
as in beads
a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site
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Recent Examples of torque
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
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Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Heavier balls prevented his arm from generating too much of a snapping torque, which would have strained the recovering tendons and ligaments.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At every stop, the now 6-foot-4, 245-pound pass rusher impressed with his speed, his long strides, his torque.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque just busting to get out from under its hood, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale sporty SUV needs an infusion of theatricality.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Heavier balls prevented his arm from generating too much of a snapping torque, which would have strained the recovering tendons and ligaments.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At every stop, the now 6-foot-4, 245-pound pass rusher impressed with his speed, his long strides, his torque.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
Despite 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque just busting to get out from under its hood, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale sporty SUV needs an infusion of theatricality.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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While somewhat off-putting in concept, the delicate beads of hair reflect the time and care that was poured into the piece by Hatoum.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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These modified beads were far better at avoiding immune responses compared to untreated nanoplastics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for accessories, Stewart added a silver chain necklace to her ensemble with a small padlock motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The star took the red carpet in a white minidress with black trim that showed off her numerous tattoos, accessorizing with black slingback pumps and silver chain necklaces.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The innovative lineup features purses with knotted rope details, a bag shaped like a sailor collar and a laptop bag with magnetic closures that transforms into a pouch for evening.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The whales are vulnerable to lethal entanglement in heavy fishing rope.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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