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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
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In any case, expect more twists and turns on the rollercoaster.
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Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Financiers and insurance companies will need to give the OK for companies to go – a big question as the ceasefire deal takes new twists and turns every day.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
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Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Yet there are other twists in the Alvarez story, not least that Real Madrid claimed to have made an unexpected — and unwelcome, according to Atletico — €150million bid for his services just a few weeks ago.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
For all its twists, where the series is headed is never in doubt.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
The list of suspects swell, as in an Agatha Christie novel, as Noelle’s unorthodox snooping about leads to surprise twists.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Many injuries occur without direct contact, especially when a foot is planted and the body twists over it.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
Meanwhile, other stylists still prefer the traditional Senegalese twists method of using braiding hair to install two-strand twists that combine your natural hair.
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Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
But his candidate statement twists scripture to cast Jewish people as treacherous and contains antisemitic tropes, a rabbi with the conservative synagogue Mosaic Law Congregation told The Bee.
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Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
20 May 2026
In the entrance hall, Viola’s video Bodies of Light plays next to a staircase that twists upwards like a ribbon.
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Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
Noun
Edward Norton's journey with 1999's Fight Club took some major twists and turns.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
In any case, expect more twists and turns on the rollercoaster.
—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
26 June 2026
Financiers and insurance companies will need to give the OK for companies to go – a big question as the ceasefire deal takes new twists and turns every day.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
—
Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Yet there are other twists in the Alvarez story, not least that Real Madrid claimed to have made an unexpected — and unwelcome, according to Atletico — €150million bid for his services just a few weeks ago.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Despite the surge of trendy braids, old-school looks, like flat twists, boneless braids, and cornrows, also have a strong presence this summer, especially among those interested in length retention and damage repair.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
For all its twists, where the series is headed is never in doubt.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
The list of suspects swell, as in an Agatha Christie novel, as Noelle’s unorthodox snooping about leads to surprise twists.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
Often, the bark twists around the tree in a process called strip-barking.
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Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Many injuries occur without direct contact, especially when a foot is planted and the body twists over it.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 June 2026
Meanwhile, other stylists still prefer the traditional Senegalese twists method of using braiding hair to install two-strand twists that combine your natural hair.
—
Amira Rasool,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
But his candidate statement twists scripture to cast Jewish people as treacherous and contains antisemitic tropes, a rabbi with the conservative synagogue Mosaic Law Congregation told The Bee.
—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 May 2026
In the entrance hall, Viola’s video Bodies of Light plays next to a staircase that twists upwards like a ribbon.
—
Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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Those vessels are smaller commercial ships, including five smaller oil tankers, coastal ships and tugs, according to analysis of the vessels waiting.
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Your 8th House of Intimacy and Resources tugs on play as the intuitive Moon squares messenger Mercury in your 5th House of Creativity.
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Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.
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Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.
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Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.
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When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.
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Erratic sounds escape her—her body turns inside out, fingers extending and touching nothing.
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Hallowed Halls turns your home into a stately Victorian manor, complete with spooky portraits, eerie black-and-gold decor, and even a few séance essentials.
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Sandoval seemingly tries to wrestle the phone from her before her father tries to intervene and pulls Sandoval off of her.
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Anthropic did not build Claude Tag as a standalone destination that pulls work out of a company's existing tools.
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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.
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Father Joseph Balikuddembe, a young priest, weaves down the aisle for communion, depositing wafers on the nuns' lips.
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Created in collaboration with Misfit House founder Monica Stewart and Sun House Children’s clothing designer Hollis McFadden, Tassel House Textiles weaves together nature motifs and historical palettes for a collection that adds instant patina.
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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