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 minimally invasive treatment uses tiny radioactive beads.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Simple crafting supplies—like beads, painting kits, or floral arranging tools—are fun for a whole group.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Landman star Ali Larter, 50, recently shared some beach snaps from a spring break trip to Mexico, proving just how well the BaubleBar waterproof necklaces work.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Torques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torques. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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