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
The result is an eye-popping 1,025 horsepower, 1,198 pound-feet of torque, and 2.6 seconds to go from 0–60 mph.
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PC Magazine, 8 July 2025
The new Gen 2 Quad-Motor versions of the company's R1S SUV and R1T truck offer 1,025 hp (764 kW) and 1,198 lb-ft (1,624 Nm) of torque, enough to get the pick-up from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds—the heavier SUV is a tenth slower.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The 2019 Audi e-tron produces 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque (which is good for an SUV of its size).
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That change, along with a slew of other upgrades, boosted power by 40 percent to 1,025 hp and 945 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 8 July 2025
The new Gen 2 Quad-Motor versions of the company's R1S SUV and R1T truck offer 1,025 hp (764 kW) and 1,198 lb-ft (1,624 Nm) of torque, enough to get the pick-up from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds—the heavier SUV is a tenth slower.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
The 2019 Audi e-tron produces 355 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque (which is good for an SUV of its size).
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
That change, along with a slew of other upgrades, boosted power by 40 percent to 1,025 hp and 945 ft lbs of torque.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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The company, founded by Rony Vardi in 2004, launched a limited-edition seven-piece collection of necklaces, rings, bracelets and charms that will be featured throughout the series.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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But all eyes were on the dark obsidian pendant necklace sitting squarely atop her sternum.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 July 2025
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The repair kit includes a rope to attach to each of the pool's vertical support poles at the ground level.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Tennessee Home Builders has offered a $250,000 reward after a rope hanging like a noose was found at the construction site of the future Nissan Stadium.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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