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
Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
To shovel safely, use ergonomic tools, take breaks, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting your body.
—Manahil Ahmad, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
Guide both legs to one side instead of twisting one leg at a time.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
For a harder version, try shoulder taps, which involve tapping alternate shoulders in the plank position without twisting.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Continuing to criticize him unfairly by twisting facts just showcases your personal bias against him.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Two prospectors who had once flown over the area confirmed that, seen from above, the rivers looked like a handful of golden worms twisting through the green.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
As much a gripping, twisting whodunnit as a heart-wrenching depiction of the aftermath of loss, grief and warped masculinity.
—Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The fun and flattering style works for all ages, and Manzone likes twisting hair back into a claw clip to keep things super youthful.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe you'll be best suited by the moody, rocky shores of Central and Northern Cali, landscapes of twisting cypress trees and foggy-grey skies.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
To shovel safely, use ergonomic tools, take breaks, lift with your legs, and avoid twisting your body.
—Manahil Ahmad, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
Guide both legs to one side instead of twisting one leg at a time.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
For a harder version, try shoulder taps, which involve tapping alternate shoulders in the plank position without twisting.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Continuing to criticize him unfairly by twisting facts just showcases your personal bias against him.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Two prospectors who had once flown over the area confirmed that, seen from above, the rivers looked like a handful of golden worms twisting through the green.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
As much a gripping, twisting whodunnit as a heart-wrenching depiction of the aftermath of loss, grief and warped masculinity.
—Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
The fun and flattering style works for all ages, and Manzone likes twisting hair back into a claw clip to keep things super youthful.
—Catharine Malzahn, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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Chicago capped a winding season of exclamation-point football with its wild-card comeback against the archrival Green Bay Packers.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Old Town Albuquerque With its narrow, winding streets and adobe architecture, Old Town Albuquerque oozes small-town charm.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Its twists are as shocking as those in a conventional thriller, and Cretton is a master of selling emotions and entire character arcs with a single shot.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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But a huge twist reveals that Kilmartin’s cousin Michael Stirling—who becomes a love interest for Francesca in the later novels—has been gender-swapped to Michaela.—
Sophie Hanson,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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Removing those financial incentives would allow care to be organized around quality and access rather than distorting care into forms most favored by bureaucrats.—
Tomas J. Philipson,
Fortune,
9 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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Bake tart on baking sheet, rotating front to back halfway through, until almonds and crust are deep golden brown, 45–55 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As his career skyrocketed, Chalamet spent years quietly training — aided by an expert on the sport, Diego Schaaf — by pulling a table-tennis setup along to productions ranging from Dune to Wonka.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Notre Dame didn’t mess around in pulling all that material together, looking like a program with a plan before the portal opened.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The officers moved quickly, coordinating their response and getting the dog out of the icy water safely by tossing a rope around it and dragging it out of the pool.—
Josh Sanders,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In just the past five months, Jones Dickson has dismissed charges against nine law enforcement officers in three separate criminal cases — most recently tossing the manslaughter case against former San Leandro police Officer Jason Fletcher in the 2020 fatal shooting of Steven Taylor.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the clip, Ollie Pulleyblank is seen weaving between stationary cars, offering food and drinks to drivers who had been stuck since early morning.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of attendees pushed through the crowds, weaving and ducking to find entrances to vendor exhibits.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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