as in twists
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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twists
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The story of a high school delinquent turned basketball player is wildly addictive, with a rich supporting cast and tons of plot twists.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Festivals have recognized that, while K-pop broke a lot of ground, many other countries have distinct twists on the formula worth exploring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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