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Recent Examples of torque
The hybrid model lowers horsepower to 245, but adds low-end torque via the electric motors.
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New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The no-thrills, no-frills Corolla SE delivered 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque and can achieve 40+ miles per gallon on the highway.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Its knee joints deliver up to 120Nm of torque for stable locomotion, while each arm supports payloads of up to 3 kilograms for object handling and manipulation tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
That, however, doesn’t capture the exact torque, force and grip required for a robot hand to work flawlessly.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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New Atlas, 6 June 2026
The no-thrills, no-frills Corolla SE delivered 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque and can achieve 40+ miles per gallon on the highway.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
Its knee joints deliver up to 120Nm of torque for stable locomotion, while each arm supports payloads of up to 3 kilograms for object handling and manipulation tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
That, however, doesn’t capture the exact torque, force and grip required for a robot hand to work flawlessly.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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The beads buff away the rough surface, while the AHAs get deeper into the pores to prevent new bumps from forming.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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His eyes had rested on a flimsy plastic cup that had been abandoned on the sink, holding ragged lime slices and a slush of ice that was causing little beads of condensation to form on its sides.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Soccer star David Beckham reportedly gave his wife, Victoria Beckham, an $8 million diamond-and-ruby Bulgari necklace on Valentine's Day 2006, per E!—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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On Monday, fans got a first look at the official 2026 Royal Rumble post, possibly suggesting which matches could be on the card, or who will be in the men's and women's over-the-top rope matches.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Work will include making sure power lines are clear, bringing in a crane or a grapple truck and having a worker with ropes and rigs to direct bringing the tree down.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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