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as in twistings
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
with a forceful twist she loosened the bolt
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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
my roommate has his little twists, and I have mine, so things should balance out
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as in distorts
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 curls
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in pulls
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
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as in squirms
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in weaves
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 twists
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit and letter are the latest twists in what’s been a dramatic month for West Suburban.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
And there are a lot of twists in it that keep you on your toes.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents really took off in the 2010s, wowing gear fanatics with unique twists like geodesic domes, amphibious camping capabilities, modular camp compounds, and even death-defying high-altitude sleeping platforms.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s romance, but there’s definitely a lot of horror and twists.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Within minutes of leaving town, the pavement twists downward through tight turns and steep grades as the mountain air begins to warm, the vegetation giving way to chaparral and scattered juniper, then to the stark silhouettes of ocotillo and Mojave yucca.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The show’s ending twists a wedding-day nightmare into something far stranger than a simple curse story — and the rules governing who lives and who dies are easy to miss.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Villain twists, though, unsettle the viewers.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Fitting windows 24 to 36 inches, this rod easily twists into place and can hold up to seven pounds, meaning even heavier curtains will stay put.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
Even in the harshest descriptions of the violence and almost unbelievably cruel twists of fate that Yarris endured (the DNA testing keeps getting accidentally mucked up), Brody lends him a vital indomitable spark.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit and letter are the latest twists in what’s been a dramatic month for West Suburban.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
And there are a lot of twists in it that keep you on your toes.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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, 9 Apr. 2026
Inflatable tents really took off in the 2010s, wowing gear fanatics with unique twists like geodesic domes, amphibious camping capabilities, modular camp compounds, and even death-defying high-altitude sleeping platforms.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s romance, but there’s definitely a lot of horror and twists.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
In place of drums is a constant floor of undulating synth bass, which sometimes twists itself into the treble range but mostly functions as the x-axis to the percussion’s y in the vast lattice structure that supports this music.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Within minutes of leaving town, the pavement twists downward through tight turns and steep grades as the mountain air begins to warm, the vegetation giving way to chaparral and scattered juniper, then to the stark silhouettes of ocotillo and Mojave yucca.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The show’s ending twists a wedding-day nightmare into something far stranger than a simple curse story — and the rules governing who lives and who dies are easy to miss.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Villain twists, though, unsettle the viewers.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Fitting windows 24 to 36 inches, this rod easily twists into place and can hold up to seven pounds, meaning even heavier curtains will stay put.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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Payment processors grew suspicious despite Cotter’s tricks, and by 2020 the US Postal Inspection Service had launched an investigation.—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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The mother-daughter duo coordinated in shades of cream and brown, with Charlotte even borrowing some of her mom's styling tricks (both wore the British brand Self-Portrait, for example).—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Obadia sees the Optimus question as evidence of how the racial framing itself distorts perception.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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To equate the suffering of Jesus with the circumstances of any political leader distorts the Gospel beyond recognition.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Whip turns 100 years old at Kennywood The 25th anniversary of the Phantom's Revenge isn't the only milestone for one of the park's ride, however, as the Whip is turning 100 years old this year.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan delivers lacerating fragility, while Isaac turns Josh’s accommodating nature into a pathology, but both characters are littered with backstory details that Beef leaves hanging.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her The Kindred’s Curse Saga series follows healer Diem Bellator as the search for her missing mother pulls her into a growing civil war between the oppressed mortals of Emarion and the magic-wielding demigods known as the Descended.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brown again pulls his hands away from the cops before Maden starts punching him.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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When Brian and Murtagh report that Dougal offended the Grants and Colum had to promise Ellen’s hand to appease the situation, Lord Lovat squirms.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The story follows two competing MCs – MC Badnaam and OG – whose feud weaves together revenge, ambition, and coming-of-age themes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Breaking away from pushing out frustrating pop-up ads that interrupt games, Albert's company weaves their clients' brands into them on some of the biggest platforms.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In space, the gravitational tugs from passing planets act like those currents.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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The research builds on earlier work where robotic guide dogs responded to physical cues like leash tugs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Apr. 2026
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The unusual characteristics of dark matter have prompted scientists to search beyond the standard model of particle physics for particles that could comprise it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This is particularly important for individuals who have concealed their characteristics and do not meet the autism or ADHD descriptions.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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