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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
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Jon was the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, a revelation that became one of the series’ most significant plot twists.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
As is typical in Fogelman dramas, these truths come to light through twists, turns and time jumps.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
With seemingly endless possibilities for ingredient combinations and twists, there's always a new way to serve a pasta salad at brunch, a ladies luncheon, or with a light supper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
At UConn, this old concept went viral with a few unusual twists this week.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
One of the best halfpipe freeskiers in the world, Hess, 27, throws 1620s, double cork 1260s, triple corks and a wild array of other flips, twists, grabs and upside-down or sideways midair tricks — on skis — while whizzing up and down the 22-foot-high walls of an icy halfpipe.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Each year there are new twists to the game and activities during the three-day celebration of the best basketball players in the world.
—Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, Missy Elliot gathers her mix of micro braids and twists into an intricate top knot half-up, half-down look with artistic edges to boot.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The Heart of Rocks twists through a weird stone garden filled with formations like Thor’s Hammer, Duck on a Rock, Camel’s Head and Totem Pole.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Another twists forward inside a narrow pipe.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
The haphazard plot twists itself into knots to include Jeremy Pope’s unfortunately eponymous character, before moving on to far shorter flings with equally monotonous cast members.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Tomorrow Doesn't Matter, better known as TDM, unveiled Neo, a premium on-ear 2-in-1 hybrid headphone that physically twists into a compact Bluetooth speaker.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Wang Xindi won his first Olympic gold earlier today after landing a trick with five twists in the aerial event.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Jon was the son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen, a revelation that became one of the series’ most significant plot twists.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
As is typical in Fogelman dramas, these truths come to light through twists, turns and time jumps.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
With seemingly endless possibilities for ingredient combinations and twists, there's always a new way to serve a pasta salad at brunch, a ladies luncheon, or with a light supper.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
At UConn, this old concept went viral with a few unusual twists this week.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
One of the best halfpipe freeskiers in the world, Hess, 27, throws 1620s, double cork 1260s, triple corks and a wild array of other flips, twists, grabs and upside-down or sideways midair tricks — on skis — while whizzing up and down the 22-foot-high walls of an icy halfpipe.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Each year there are new twists to the game and activities during the three-day celebration of the best basketball players in the world.
—Dan Loumena, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Here, Missy Elliot gathers her mix of micro braids and twists into an intricate top knot half-up, half-down look with artistic edges to boot.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
The Heart of Rocks twists through a weird stone garden filled with formations like Thor’s Hammer, Duck on a Rock, Camel’s Head and Totem Pole.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Another twists forward inside a narrow pipe.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
The haphazard plot twists itself into knots to include Jeremy Pope’s unfortunately eponymous character, before moving on to far shorter flings with equally monotonous cast members.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Tomorrow Doesn't Matter, better known as TDM, unveiled Neo, a premium on-ear 2-in-1 hybrid headphone that physically twists into a compact Bluetooth speaker.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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Leftovers Batch cooking and freezing a pan of homemade lasagna or a casserole to pull out on a busy weeknight is one of our favorite tricks for fast dinners.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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The 80-year-old musical-theater legend André De Shields, who plays Old Deuteronomy, is an old cat learning new tricks.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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This concentration distorts markets, raises costs for families, threatens national security, and removes decisions from Texans’ hands.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Instant gratification distorts reality in this era of college basketball.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Rai, who turns 31 on March 3, has eight wins since turning pro in 2012, including the Wyndham Championship in 2024.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the club has struggled out the gates before warming up as the weather turns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The system pulls from deep property data, 3D Matterport tours, neighborhood insights and proprietary school data to guide you.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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This trilogy pulls you into a nostalgic Holmes and Watson relationship between the main characters.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Feb. 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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As the play weaves through time, the focuses on the actions done for the benefit of Joe’s family, and his wife Kate’s moral compass, creating brutal conflicts.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The eight-part show written by Pickett from Drama Republic (Riot Women, One Day) is set in the heart of Tudor England against the backdrop of Anne Boleyn’s arrest and weaves royal scandal with rural struggle.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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As part of its support service to the Royal Navy, Serco intends to purchase 24 vessels, including a mix of ASD tugs, reverse-stern-drive tugs, pilot boats, barges, and crane barges, for which the contract was awarded to Dutch defence manufacturer Damen.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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These motorcycles were so well-built that they were even employed in both World Wars, mainly as dispatch bikes and sidecar tugs for the British armed forces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Dec. 2025
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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