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 The final trim is designed for driving enthusiasts and produces a massive 641 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque (with Launch mode). Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 May 2026 That was a product of going to a zero-torque putter, and trusting his first read. ABC News, 7 May 2026 No waiting for turbos to spool, no artificial torque curves; nothing but straightforward grunt. New Atlas, 3 May 2026 The steering wheel can monitor and adjust everything from how much brake pressure each tire receives to the differential, which is how much torque distribution goes to the tires. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for torque
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Noun
  • His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • Sleep Foundation notes that weighted blankets can contain glass beads, plastic pellets, ball bearings or other materials, and the choice of filler directly affects how warm the blanket sleeps.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • To add to the breezy summer feel of her look, Cyrus wore her loose denim top unbuttoned right to her sternum, forgoing any necklaces in favor or bold aviator sunglasses.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
  • The fashionista wore the statement piece with a golden opal necklace, also designed by Lowe.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Visitors enter the pavilion beneath a giant bell into which a naked woman climbs via a rope before flipping upside down and turning herself into a living, swinging clapper.
    Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
  • The ropes keeping the paps and lookie-loos out — and the celebrities and scene-makers in — go up days before the event actually starts, with just enough distance between the two groups to keep it interesting.
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026

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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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