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
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
Dems are twisting themselves into ridiculous positions or running away like Walz.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The Vice-President seemed pained, like someone was twisting his arm.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 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.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Caldwell became the only woman in history to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
For heavier items like sweaters or suiting, lay the garments flat on a towel and roll them up to squeeze out the excess water without twisting or distorting the garment.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Dems are twisting themselves into ridiculous positions or running away like Walz.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The Vice-President seemed pained, like someone was twisting his arm.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 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.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Caldwell became the only woman in history to land a quadruple-twisting triple backflip.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
For heavier items like sweaters or suiting, lay the garments flat on a towel and roll them up to squeeze out the excess water without twisting or distorting the garment.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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More broadly, its long and winding path back into the spotlight is a reminder that preparedness depends not only on scientific breakthroughs, but on whether those breakthroughs are carried forward before opportunity is lost.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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But Taylor treated the whole show — era to era — as the long and winding tale of her life, growing up in public through her music.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Dec. 2025
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The telenovella follows a woman who is about to get married, while also being in love with another man, and includes several plot twists, cleverly woven intermingled with scenes of the country’s landmark destinations and informative safety instructions for flight passengers.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Boston Narrow Suede Clog Birkenstock’s signature suede takes on a seasonal twist with corduroy in the Boston Narrow Suede Clog, currently marked down to $106.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 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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Live music adds to the evening energy, particularly on weekends, with rotating performers across Paralía, Luma, the lobby, and the Rum Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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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Silver Flatware Authentic silver flatware is worth holding onto or reselling, not tossing into the donation bin.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fry, tossing occasionally, until any liquid released in the frying process disappears and mushrooms are nicely browned.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Both authors write as recovering fawners, weaving their own stories through case studies and explication of therapeutic motifs.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ross attempted to subdue the man using his Taser, but Muñoz-Guatemala was still able to hit the gas and drag Ross at least 100 yards through the street, weaving back and forth to try to shake the officer loose.—
Nick Miroff,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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