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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The system was tested on strawberries and can remove the fruit by twisting its stem rather than cutting it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Both of those latter cocktails are pure brightness, while the vanilla from the aged rum and the spice from the bitters in the Old Cuban moves it from poolside to inside as if under a slowly twisting ceiling fan in a smoky room, long narrow beams of light through the wooden shutters.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Bystander video posted to Facebook showed two jets making contact in the air, then twisting and careening in the sky before hitting the ground and erupting in a plume of dirt and fire.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 17 May 2026
Hundreds of thousands of deliveries, all landing on his front leg while twisting his torso, had taken a toll on his right hip that three surgeries could not repair.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Verb
Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
The system was tested on strawberries and can remove the fruit by twisting its stem rather than cutting it.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
Both of those latter cocktails are pure brightness, while the vanilla from the aged rum and the spice from the bitters in the Old Cuban moves it from poolside to inside as if under a slowly twisting ceiling fan in a smoky room, long narrow beams of light through the wooden shutters.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Bystander video posted to Facebook showed two jets making contact in the air, then twisting and careening in the sky before hitting the ground and erupting in a plume of dirt and fire.
—Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 17 May 2026
Hundreds of thousands of deliveries, all landing on his front leg while twisting his torso, had taken a toll on his right hip that three surgeries could not repair.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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From $561 per night. Perks: Saltwater pool and spa, king beds in all rooms, piano, fire pit At the top of a long and winding drive awaits Le Petite Retreat.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
5 June 2026
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Said Rahmani often compared his life story to the plot of Paulo Coelho’s novel The Alchemist, in which a young shepherd sets off on a long and winding journey to find his treasure, only to learn that it was buried near his home all along.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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This more traditional twist-in design mimics that kind of packability, with a collapsible base that separates into smaller pieces.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Last summer, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
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Schenck essentially preaches staying on the back leg, coiling up the body, letting the ball go as deep as possible and then unleashing a swing as fast as possible.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2026
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This is a stock that has done its consolidating and may be coiling for the next move.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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As heat and humidity returned during the afternoon, the atmosphere rapidly recharged and thunderstorms evolved into rotating supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Supper clubs, rotating potlucks and recurring gatherings have become the way people are eating, connecting and building community again, and when the conversation turns to hosting, one name still anchors it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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The beast screamed and flew away, pulling an attached anchor into the water.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Launched in 2004 to study gamma-ray bursts, Swift remains scientifically valuable, but atmospheric drag has been pulling it dangerously close to Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Martín Pérez was on the mound for the home team, a soft-tossing veteran lefty who was pumping in 89-mph sinkers.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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During the opening match of the World Cup last week, some Mexico fans were seen tossing sombreros in delight as their team defeated the Republic of South Africa 2-0, but the hats might come in handy for the rest of the tournament.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The footage appears to show the SUV weaving through traffic at high speed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Between hauling bags up subway stairs, weaving through Penn Station, and occasionally sprinting to the correct track, comfortable footwear is non-negotiable.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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