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
Given that most, if not all robotics tasks of interest require sending at least thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of torques in just the right order, even a fairly well-performing model might really struggle to fully solve these robotics tasks.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for torques
Noun
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a Raleigh bedroom design, Ross styled the nightstand with vintage books, a match striker, a ceramic urn, and oversized beads.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about the brooch Queen Camilla made from one of Princess Diana’s necklaces, including which other Windsor has worn the piece.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pendant necklaces and sneakerinas, meanwhile, went from early adopter status to collective must-habe.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Torques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torques. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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