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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
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Simple exercises, such as ball squeezes, towel twists, dead hangs, and farmers' carries, can build grip strength using everyday items or basic equipment.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
John Early 1 hour 38 minutes John Early’s goofy yet poignant directorial debut Maddie’s Secret is like a Lifetime movie made by Comedy Central, marrying a dramatic premise with playfully absurd twists.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Menu options available in the stadium’s top clubs aim to highlight Parmigiano Reggiano and the options will grow throughout the season so fans can look for new twists each home game.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
But even with a ridiculously fun premise and more than a few twists, the film never fully regains its initial suspense after the bomb explodes relatively early in the film.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Whether banger or ballad, her tracks make room for characters, settings, twists, a tidy ending, a cliff-hanger.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Uranus retrograde in Gemini rewinds your relationship zone, so brace for plot twists in love and partnerships.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The coach leaps into the game, twists like a dancer, handballs behind him.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
So what happens if a kid digs a hole in the 12-inch pile of wood chips underneath the playground in the outdoor area of my restaurant, and, an hour later, another child twists or even breaks an ankle?
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
What begins as a simple connection between two broken people in a seedy Oklahoma motel room twists into something far more dangerous.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Zrnčević twists a dial, engaging drift mode, a setting that channels 100 percent of that four-digit power to the rear wheels while disabling the stability control.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ruffalo, who serves as the show’s star and executive producer, told Entertainment Weekly in September 2025 that the drama differs from other cops-and-robbers shows while still delivering plenty of plot twists.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Simple exercises, such as ball squeezes, towel twists, dead hangs, and farmers' carries, can build grip strength using everyday items or basic equipment.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
At that point, a new Border War chapter was all but complete, and this one came with huge moments, plot twists, momentum swings, the works.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
John Early 1 hour 38 minutes John Early’s goofy yet poignant directorial debut Maddie’s Secret is like a Lifetime movie made by Comedy Central, marrying a dramatic premise with playfully absurd twists.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Menu options available in the stadium’s top clubs aim to highlight Parmigiano Reggiano and the options will grow throughout the season so fans can look for new twists each home game.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
But even with a ridiculously fun premise and more than a few twists, the film never fully regains its initial suspense after the bomb explodes relatively early in the film.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Whether banger or ballad, her tracks make room for characters, settings, twists, a tidy ending, a cliff-hanger.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
Uranus retrograde in Gemini rewinds your relationship zone, so brace for plot twists in love and partnerships.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
The coach leaps into the game, twists like a dancer, handballs behind him.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
So what happens if a kid digs a hole in the 12-inch pile of wood chips underneath the playground in the outdoor area of my restaurant, and, an hour later, another child twists or even breaks an ankle?
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
What begins as a simple connection between two broken people in a seedy Oklahoma motel room twists into something far more dangerous.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2025
Zrnčević twists a dial, engaging drift mode, a setting that channels 100 percent of that four-digit power to the rear wheels while disabling the stability control.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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From sleight-of-hand tricks to daring stunts, the afternoon is designed to keep the laughs and gasps coming.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Even if your furry friend has already mastered the obedience basics, try adding some new party tricks to their command repertoire.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The African Union argues that the Mercator projection distorts the continent, both in size and global attention.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fatigue distorts a leader’s judgment.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Early’s script pulls from TV movies like Kate’s Secret and Perfect Body, while also referencing classic cinema like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Our team keeps an eye out for summer-weight fabrics like gauzy cotton, airy linens, and waffle weaves that are designed to feel breathable.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kavya tugs on my arm, her nose is scrunched up, eyebrows discombobulated.—
Navdeep Singh Dhillon,
Parents,
21 Aug. 2025
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Images from Japanese public broadcaster NHK showed tugs spraying water on the front of the New Orleans.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Experts highlighted its clean aerodynamic profile and radar-evading shape, which suggest stealth characteristics comparable to leading US designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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