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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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 -
For more than a decade, Karlie Redd’s name has been synonymous with reality television spectacle – memes, conflict, and tabloid twists.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Twistings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twistings. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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