torques

variants or torcs
Definition of torquesnext
plural of torque
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. IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
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  • Under Grier’s leadership, researchers Mia Morrell and Leela Elliot made a new version of a time crystal where tiny crystals made from styrofoam beads floated on a cushion of sound and can be displaced using sound waves.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Otero, who works out of her studio in the West Bottoms, makes earrings, claw clips, charm necklaces and bracelets out of acrylics, metal, stones and beads, using inspiration for her childhood swimming in the ocean.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee Updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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  • Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Pop Mart has also moved into jewelry, with some Labubu gold necklaces fetching above $2,000.
    Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Torques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torques. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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