variants
or torcs
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 torques
The SmartWheel measures the forces and torques applied by athletes to the push rim (the part on the chair individuals use to turn the wheels).
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Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Dec. 2022
Joanna Goodrich, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torques
Noun
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With Saturn now near its equinox, a seasonal milestone that comes only once every 15 Earth years, when sunlight shines directly over the equator, scientists are eager to see how the beads and star arms evolve.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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The pearl bralette covered the rapper's chest and featured multiple rows of beads.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Shine All Season Long with These Jewelry Essentials BaubleBar’s sale section is brimming with jewelry finds to change up your looks this season, from necklaces and bracelets to head-turning earrings.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The star finished the laidback look with gold pendant necklaces, rosy sunglasses, and a pair of flat black flip-flops.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Torques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torques. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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