torque

variants or torc
Definition of torquenext
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 There’s plenty of instant torque on tap. Utkarsh Sood june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 But still, 495 pound-feet of torque, that’s stout. Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026 The low CoG and perfect weight distribution then pair with that instantaneously available torque, the suspension lean, and steering precision to make exploring the limits of the standard Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires a joy. ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026 Zero torque aims to correct all of that. Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The Arabesque necklace, for example, which requires 1,450 hours of work, features intricate rose gold illuminated by 18 fancy rose-cut diamonds.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
  • Their eight-piece collection, available online Friday, includes two anklets ($295), toe rings, shoe clips ($195), and necklaces ($365).
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Breakker followed Rollins atop the ropes, but Seth bit Bron, who slid down the ropes temporarily.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Golden mussels attach to nearly all underwater surfaces, including boats, ropes and buoys.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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