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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This is the ultimate immersive experience for a Broadway fan, as you’re immediately brought into the action of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, all timed perfectly with the thrilling drops, twists, and turns of an actual roller coaster.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
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The bar menu is recommendable overall, with Caribbean twists on classics, such as a guava daiquiri ($15) and a fruity passionfruit paloma ($16).—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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