twiddled

past tense of twiddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twiddled
Verb
  • Seventh-round offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa rotated with the first-team unit at right tackle during one OTA practice but largely worked with the reserves.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
  • The tire dealer stated that although the extra rim sensor was good, it can’t be rotated in without a special programming tool or a trip to the dealer.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
    Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The same material family as the water bottle in your gym bag, spun into thread and worn against your skin.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • While rumblings of discontent had long swirled around Starmer’s leadership within Labour following a string of missteps, unpopular policy decisions and costly U-turns, the local elections in early May crystallized the rebellion.
    Joe Mayes, Fortune, 22 June 2026
  • Blue and orange confetti swirled through the air during the parade.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Keith twirled the edges in his fingers and flipped the long part back and forth over his shoulder.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.
    Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Following Mark's life-saving surgery in Ukraine and advanced care in NYC, supported by the community, Negodiuk, an e-commerce entrepreneur, pivoted.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Upon its selection by NASA for the Swift rescue mission, Katalyst quickly pivoted that private investment to meet the agency’s need.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Within days of the pool being refilled in early June, the water had turned green and algae-clouded amid a heat wave in Washington, DC that saw temperatures reach 100 degrees.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • All the whistles, reviews and ejections turned the final period into an absolute marathon.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Amid a challenging macroeconomic climate, American design furniture conglomerate MillerKnoll swung to a positive net earnings position in its fiscal fourth quarter.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
  • The Rays swung at his curveball and changeup, but the pitches didn’t generate many whiffs.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • His 17-foot birdie chance on the 18th rolled along the right edge of the cup at perfect speed and didn’t drop.
    Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
  • Neither team scored after López snapped a 1-all tie in the fourth when his line drive rolled to the warning track in right and scored Stowers from first.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026
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“Twiddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twiddled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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