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
Now, thanks to immediate electric torque, those cows can take care of themselves, and power delivery from the 4xe is just smooth and easy.
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New Atlas, 27 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
The listing doesn’t include any performance numbers, but the car’s V-12 is capable of making 485 hp and 428 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 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
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New Atlas, 27 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
The listing doesn’t include any performance numbers, but the car’s V-12 is capable of making 485 hp and 428 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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Another option for hot sleepers, the Mint mattress from Tuft & Needle uses T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and cooling gel beads for additional breathability.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include a reversible slide with climbing rocks, rock wall, rope ladder, swing, and interactive panel with gears and beads.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even setting aside its usual criticisms (antisocial, privacy-invading, a bad omen for human connection), the necklace simply didn’t work as advertised.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Heiduck, the police spokesperson, said that the aerial acrobat was not using a safety rope at the time of her death.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Centerpiece Gala presentation will be the North American premiere of The Cowboy, directed by André Hörmann, a film about aspiring cowboy Crowley McCuistion that begins with him at age 11 learning to rope and ride, and follows him for the next decade.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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