Definition of twistednext

twisted

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verb

past tense of twist
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of twisted
Adjective
Jigsaw has found the next filmmaker to set up his twisted traps. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Political violence has become a twisted form of virtue signaling. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
Alvarez twisted his right ankle Thursday and was out of the lineup Friday, but his issue is not believed to be serious. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Slicing across the pavement, the aircraft struck several vehicles – including one left flipped onto its side and twisted into an arc not unlike the tail fin logo – before sliding to a fiery stop just shy of a parking lot filled with dozens of cars. — Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twisted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisted
Adjective
  • The white design featured an asymmetric neckline, a curved cutout at the waist and a long, straight skirt, with matching crisp, white pumps continuing the monochrome look.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The primary bedroom has a curved wall of windows, a sitting area, and a dressing room with custom built-ins.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lazzarini’s nine artworks on display, curated by John Ravenal, are convoluted and contorted, distorted into impossible shapes that challenge perception.
    — Kim Córdova, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Ramirez’s two classmates, an Asian woman and a white man, remained in the edited version, but they were changed to appear thinner, and their facial features were noticeably distorted.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • With the rains the park has had lately, the leaves were relaxed and not curled into their dry weather posture.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The shiny, inky black strands were parted in the middle and curled under at the ends to really show off the layers, with the front portion perfectly cupping her jawline to frame her face.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Bombers took care of the BoSox in last year’s Wild Card when Cam Schlittler twirled eight scoreless innings and struck out 12 against his hometown team in a do-or-die Game 3, his postseason debut.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Ornate crystal fixtures illuminated the grand ballroom as dancers in Prohibition-era attire twirled to the music.
    — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As Findley dragged the driver from the truck, Deputy Chase Blatt, driving north on I-35, saw the fire and the driver being pulled from the truck.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Saudi slowdown Saudi Arabia’s market regulator has proposed tougher rules for IPOs in an effort to revive its flagging market, which has seen a sharp decline in listings this year, as well as several high-profile IPOs being pulled.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Belloumi’s 64th-minute strike with his left foot broke the deadlock in the second game of the two-leg affair and Gelhardt made sure with a low shot that squirmed past the Millwall goalkeeper.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 May 2026
  • His Japanese guest, usually a paragon of diplomatic cool, visibly squirmed.
    — Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Those experiments could test what happens when quasiparticles are exchanged, or braided around one another.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Elsewhere, the actual tablecloth material was dyed, cut into cloth, then braided and bound with leather to give PVC pants and a dress, with its sweet pintucked front panel, heft and structure.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

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“Twisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisted. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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