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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
Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The bar menu is recommendable overall, with Caribbean twists on classics, such as a guava daiquiri ($15) and a fruity passionfruit paloma ($16).
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
But, oh, was that year — Stokes’ recruitment process — filled with twists and turns.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Lackey’s characters are intricately wrought and deeply human; their emotions propel the book as strongly as any of its many plot twists do.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The first is a failure of the game mechanics, where, even with more twists than a rattlesnake having a seizure, so few of them resulted in real surprises.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The season ushers in a landmark summer as Houseguests enter the iconic Big Brother house with unexpected moments and a season packed with twists and turns.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Blending sharp humor, irreverent games and unexpected twists, each episode peels back the polished layers of today’s most talked about talent to reveal the human behind the fame… and no topic is off-limits.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026
The latest poll comes just three weeks before the June 2 primary and offers new insights into two pivotal races that have been marked by twists and uncertainty.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Protein folding is the process by which the chain twists into a precise three-dimensional shape, and that final shape determines what the protein actually does.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
And you’re also reminded that such things are still tainted, even if the movie twists itself into knots to circumvent such thinking, and the level of innocence required to listen to those hits is long gone.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
So because of the cervical dystonia, my, head twists to the right and is misaligned.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Noun
This is the ultimate immersive experience for a Broadway fan, as you’re immediately brought into the action of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, all timed perfectly with the thrilling drops, twists, and turns of an actual roller coaster.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
The bar menu is recommendable overall, with Caribbean twists on classics, such as a guava daiquiri ($15) and a fruity passionfruit paloma ($16).
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
But, oh, was that year — Stokes’ recruitment process — filled with twists and turns.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
Lackey’s characters are intricately wrought and deeply human; their emotions propel the book as strongly as any of its many plot twists do.
—The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The first is a failure of the game mechanics, where, even with more twists than a rattlesnake having a seizure, so few of them resulted in real surprises.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The season ushers in a landmark summer as Houseguests enter the iconic Big Brother house with unexpected moments and a season packed with twists and turns.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Blending sharp humor, irreverent games and unexpected twists, each episode peels back the polished layers of today’s most talked about talent to reveal the human behind the fame… and no topic is off-limits.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 May 2026
The latest poll comes just three weeks before the June 2 primary and offers new insights into two pivotal races that have been marked by twists and uncertainty.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
Cruise the 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, which twists and turns to resemble a pumpkin vine.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Protein folding is the process by which the chain twists into a precise three-dimensional shape, and that final shape determines what the protein actually does.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
And you’re also reminded that such things are still tainted, even if the movie twists itself into knots to circumvent such thinking, and the level of innocence required to listen to those hits is long gone.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
So because of the cervical dystonia, my, head twists to the right and is misaligned.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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Talent can be seen everywhere, as some students have been able to incorporate back flips and other tricks to elevate their game.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Regular Maintenance Is Key Even with helpful tricks and ideal placement, regular cleaning remains the most effective way to keep algae under control.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The paper burns away when fired in the kiln, leaving a structure that slumps and distorts under the effects of heat and gravity.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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But the idea that an AI bot can determine a verdict by assessing evidence distorts the meaning of legal judgment.—
Sonali Chakravarti,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Creating the body of work that pulls customers in.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Unlike other fans that blow existing air around a room, an exhaust fan pulls existing air out of the area.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 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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Schmit skillfully weaves in mental health and the quiet, complicated calculus of coming out in a hyper-public sport.—
Erin La Rosa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The show weaves between four Nigerian-British women in their thirties, navigating careers, love and family in present day London.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Gravity from huge superclusters tugs on the motions of galaxies across the universe, drawing them closer.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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Video of the pair's initial greeting at the White House on Monday is circulating online, showing the president firmly grasping hands with the monarch, and giving a few characteristic tugs.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Among the more unusual succulents Kent has are crested plants — mutations of plants that give them unusual shapes and other characteristics.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That realization has led some investors to examine assets with different characteristics.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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