as in to know
to have a clear idea of
it took me a while to twig the true nature of the relationship between the two women
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Recent Examples of twig
Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 May 2024
In hindsight, the impression is of an unwitting team effort, each inventor chipping away at the riddle of cinema without quite twigging its significance.
—Nat Segnit, Harper's Magazine, 4 Mar. 2022
Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
The Misfits, the Marías, Benson Boone, FKA twigs, Anitta, Clairo, the Go-Gos, Enhypen, Keshi, and more stars are also performing.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Altman, meanwhile, twigged that Microsoft might be the deep-pocketed backer OpenAI needed to achieve its goals.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 May 2024
In hindsight, the impression is of an unwitting team effort, each inventor chipping away at the riddle of cinema without quite twigging its significance.
—Nat Segnit, Harper's Magazine, 4 Mar. 2022
Noun
Inspired by Mary Magdalene, a figure both revered and reviled in Catholic scripture, twigs uses her as a muse to explore and reclaim her own sensual reality, carving space for vulnerability, longing, and strength in stillness.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
The Misfits, the Marías, Benson Boone, FKA twigs, Anitta, Clairo, the Go-Gos, Enhypen, Keshi, and more stars are also performing.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twig
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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Place sage sprigs and sweet onion wedges in cavity.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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Garnish with mixed herb sprigs and lemon halves and wedges, if desired.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Switching between terminals is performed simply by grasping the housing in the middle, then flicking your wrist and letting centrifugal force do the work.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
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As a kid in Cairo, Mo Sarwat first grasped the dangers of not understanding the natural world.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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Further clinical trials are needed to better understand and assess the potential mechanisms at work.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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Testing can help officials understand which farms and cows are infected, and how the virus is moving between them, said Matthew Moore, an assistant professor in the department of food science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Dani Blum, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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To paint, or not to paint:Painting yourself green to see 'Wicked' in theaters?Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Clear skies will be required to have any chance of seeing the potential display.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Daboll’s fourth-down decisions were typically hard to decipher.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Having deep industry and marketing experience allows CMOs to balance both the art and science of marketing to truly decipher how to drive growth.Roshni Wijayasinha, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the two defendants were able to depend on something that the prosecutors did not fully comprehend: the ability of Willy and Sal to manipulate a sense of loyalty within South Florida’s Cuban exile community.T.J. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Oceans of Waste The scale of humanity's plastic use and plastic waste is hard to comprehend.Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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In recent years, clients have increasingly sought out firms that demonstrate a commitment to DEI, recognizing the value that diverse teams bring to problem-solving and client service.Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Summary While exercise bulimia is not a formal diagnosis, it is recognized as a subtype of bulimia nervosa.Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Twig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twig. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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