variants
or torcs
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 torques
The control stack continuously adjusts joint torques and contact forces in real time, allowing Atlas to absorb impacts, recover from missteps, and maintain stability during unpredictable interactions.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Modern electronics provide tremendous bandwidth with high torques.
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IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Modern electronics provide tremendous bandwidth with high torques.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torques
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Along with debuting new styles, Ancient Greek Sandals also added beads to some of its bestselling sandals.
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At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
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The necklaces include five handmade Taco Bell charms, including Street Chalupas and Fire Hot Sauce packets.
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Prices range from $367 for a ring to upward of $1,000 for necklaces.
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“Torques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torques. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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