as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a twisted walking stick made from a blackthorn sapling
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as in distorted
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
my enemies will twist my words, but you'll only hear the truth out of me
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as in curled
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in twirled
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
twisted my wrist around to stretch it
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as in pulled
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
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as in squirmed
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another
has the habit of idly twisting the strands of her hair while daydreaming
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Recent Examples of twisted
Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Based on Haro Aso's manga of the same name, the Japanese sci-fi thriller takes viewers to a twisted version of Tokyo where players must survive sadistic games, each related to a suit from a deck of cards.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Gurich grabbed a hold of Thimmhardy’s left wrist with his left hand and twisted her wrist behind her back before grabbing the woman’s shirt with his right hand and continued pushing her with her wrist in a control hold, according to the complaint.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Alice in Borderland does something similar, with playing cards holding a huge amount of significance within the Borderlands’ twisted games.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Based on Haro Aso's manga of the same name, the Japanese sci-fi thriller takes viewers to a twisted version of Tokyo where players must survive sadistic games, each related to a suit from a deck of cards.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
This shows how twisted our system is.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Gurich grabbed a hold of Thimmhardy’s left wrist with his left hand and twisted her wrist behind her back before grabbing the woman’s shirt with his right hand and continued pushing her with her wrist in a control hold, according to the complaint.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisted
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Designed by Anthony Guerrée for De La Espada, this piece features a central base crafted from a series of overlapping wood slats—a textured moment that creates visual equilibrium with its smooth, curved-brass counterpart.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to a scratching surface, the product's curved design can also serve as a lounger for cats.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, his big reveal on Monday offered families distorted science, false hope, and unproven and at times dangerous medical advice.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her dark brown bob was freshly trimmed and curled toward her face; the top brushed and styled over the left side of her head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, it was curled and blow-dried into a bouncy shag.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton twirled another gem on Tuesday night – this time, at the expense of the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Two go-go dancers twirled on a bar behind them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The number of people using the FAIR plan for fire insurance has increased dramatically in recent years as companies have pulled back business in the state due to losses caused by major wildfires arising from risks due to climate change and other factors.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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On their first possession, Mahomes stood in the pocket with the Chiefs in the red zone, spotted receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster open down the middle and pulled the trigger on a third-down pass.—
Sam McDowell
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The open section of their session lasted for 15 minutes — and Howe will have squirmed through every second — but there were laughs amid the stretches and shuttle runs.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Republic's look at county-specific numbers also adds clarity to patterns misrepresented in the ADHS report.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some scientists cited in the DOE's report have said their research was misrepresented or misused in the report.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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Photos from the organization show the python safely coiled on a white towel after it had been brought in.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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For loc’d and tightly coiled textures, where rinsing is more difficult, a detox is even more important.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Twisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisted. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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