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
All 2025 Sequoias are equipped with twin-turbo V6 hybrid powertrains, producing 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque.
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James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Set decorator Matt Callahan found two that were imported from Canada, and the 2,000-pound pieces had to be rigged to the top of the stage to accommodate their 6,000 pounds of torque.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Packing 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque, the XC90 had plenty of get up and go.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
The Hurricane that replaced it has 420 horsepower and 469 foot-pounds of torque, while a high-output version of the Hurricane engine is rated at 540 horsepower and 521 foot-pounds of torque.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Set decorator Matt Callahan found two that were imported from Canada, and the 2,000-pound pieces had to be rigged to the top of the stage to accommodate their 6,000 pounds of torque.
—Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
Packing 455 horsepower and 523 lb-ft of torque, the XC90 had plenty of get up and go.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
The Hurricane that replaced it has 420 horsepower and 469 foot-pounds of torque, while a high-output version of the Hurricane engine is rated at 540 horsepower and 521 foot-pounds of torque.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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Each necklace has three flashing modes: fast blinking, slow blinking and steady on. Add some fun to any Independence Day outfit with these patriotic headbands and glasses your kids are sure to love.—
Christopher Murray
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1 July 2025
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Oversized pants anchored some opening looks, either cargo-influenced or a transformed white jean style that was paired with a layered bra-corset-camisole combo and dripping in chains and beaded necklaces that draped around the back and arms as well.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Zayn nearly passed out in the submission before ultimately grabbing the bottom rope.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Despite an extensive search by the sheriff’s office using air assets, ground searchers and rope teams, Brinkmeyer was not found and a decision was made to end search efforts.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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