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 engine — Subaru’s signature smooth, horizontally opposed four-cylinder — generates 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Heavier balls prevented his arm from generating too much of a snapping torque, which would have strained the recovering tendons and ligaments.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At every stop, the now 6-foot-4, 245-pound pass rusher impressed with his speed, his long strides, his torque.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Mark Phelan, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Efficient, high-torque electric motors can be repurposed for precise navigation and dexterity for military strikes.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Heavier balls prevented his arm from generating too much of a snapping torque, which would have strained the recovering tendons and ligaments.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At every stop, the now 6-foot-4, 245-pound pass rusher impressed with his speed, his long strides, his torque.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for torque
Noun
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While somewhat off-putting in concept, the delicate beads of hair reflect the time and care that was poured into the piece by Hatoum.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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These modified beads were far better at avoiding immune responses compared to untreated nanoplastics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As for accessories, Stewart added a silver chain necklace to her ensemble with a small padlock motif.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The star took the red carpet in a white minidress with black trim that showed off her numerous tattoos, accessorizing with black slingback pumps and silver chain necklaces.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fabrics were dyed with the mill’s Eco Zero dying process, a rope-dyeing process that cuts water usage by up to 93 percent, electricity consumption by up to 72 percent, greenhouse gas emissions by 82 percent, and chemical use by 24 percent compared to traditional methods.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Torque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torque. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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