twistings

plural of twisting
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
Noun
  • But others offered different twists.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • With three seasons already under its belt, The Way Home has delivered plenty of heartfelt drama, compelling mysteries, and unexpected time-travel twists.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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