as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a twisting mountain road that requires extra careful driving
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as in twist
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar
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as in distorting
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 coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in rotating
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 pulling
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
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as in tossing
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in weaving
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 twisting
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the rest of us are left twisting in the wind.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek, twisting his remarkable life into a piece of comedy, pulled the same kind of trick.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The haters will come out in force after your Super Bowl performance — misrepresenting your intentions, twisting your words and actions to suit their agenda.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The frontal plane is your side-to-side movements, and the transverse plane is twisting movements.
—Sarah Klein, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas gathers a small section of hair on each side before twisting them up into high pigtails.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Vogue contributing editor Eaddy Kiernan also created intrigue by twisting back her hair along the side of her head to add a dynamic feel to the style.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Dry Sheets with Similar Fabrics Drying sheets with lightweight items like pillowcases or other sheets (instead of heavy towels or jeans) can prevent them from twisting together.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
Reaching backward or twisting around other people to grab a bag is awkward and strains muscles.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the rest of us are left twisting in the wind.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek, twisting his remarkable life into a piece of comedy, pulled the same kind of trick.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
The haters will come out in force after your Super Bowl performance — misrepresenting your intentions, twisting your words and actions to suit their agenda.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
The frontal plane is your side-to-side movements, and the transverse plane is twisting movements.
—Sarah Klein, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas gathers a small section of hair on each side before twisting them up into high pigtails.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Vogue contributing editor Eaddy Kiernan also created intrigue by twisting back her hair along the side of her head to add a dynamic feel to the style.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Dry Sheets with Similar Fabrics Drying sheets with lightweight items like pillowcases or other sheets (instead of heavy towels or jeans) can prevent them from twisting together.
—Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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Cherry unveiled like a mood overture: Every winding synth line, chopped vocal shard, and sudden genre swerve felt like a distinct scene—time-traveling without losing a grip on the floor.—
Gio Santiago,
Pitchfork,
12 Feb. 2026
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And every stop along the winding road of his life, from musical wunderkind to business and community leader, has shaped how this Flossmoor resident approaches life.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The strawberry honey ice cream has a tangy twist with balsamic glaze and black pepper folded in.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since his return to office in 2025, this firehose of lies has only accelerated, distorting everything from economic data to constitutional law.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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No Man's Sky creates entire galaxies by distorting archetypes through procedural variation.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Our Stochastic oscillator has been coiling in oversold ( < 20) conditions for a considerable period, suggesting building demand from buyers and a scarcity of outstanding sellers.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
18 Dec. 2025
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But Western brands often treat the zodiac like a rotating visual gimmick — 12 animals, 12 years, rinse and repeat.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Food and drink Onsite restaurant L’Escale is just as much a Greenwich institution as the hotel itself—a proper entity conveniently attached at the hip to your lodging for power lunchers in daylight, special-occasion diners in the evening, and a rotating cast of Hopper subjects always at the bar.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The film is incredibly, even magnificently, stylish, but beyond its initial presentation, there just isn’t very much guiding the story in any novel or exciting ways — beyond, perhaps, thematic echoes of how the less prim-and-proper tech bros of today might be pulling a fast one too.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Heimuli rebounded from the loss to Kouokam to beat Jessica Pyatt of El Paso Pebble Hills in a consolation semifinal, pulling Pyatt down with 15 seconds left in the second period and getting a pint five seconds later.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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In a small skillet, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, add hash brown squares and cook, tossing often, until crispy.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s a common arachnid called the orb-weaving spider native to Illinois and other Midwestern states that has the falcon beat.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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After securing her drink, the Euphoria star, sporting her signature bob and an emerald green cardigan, could be seen weaving through the crowd, eventually settling at a table with fashion editor Ella O'Keeffe and friends.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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