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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
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
For more than a decade, Karlie Redd’s name has been synonymous with reality television spectacle – memes, conflict, and tabloid twists.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
As the initial investigation stalled, new twists kept the story in the headlines.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Other stars, such as Kylie Jenner and Paris Hilton, added whimsical twists and early 2000s nods to their front-row beauty at Haider Ackermann’s first presentation for Tom Ford and Isabel Marant’s spring 2026 show, respectively.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Vega added some twists to the beloved Latin American fare to cater to the Sacramentan palate, like making traditional dishes into pizzas.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The four-episode thriller series stars Eve Myles (The Crow Girl, Broadchurch) and Gabrielle Creevy (Black Doves, Three Women) combines action, intrigue and twists, and themes of class and social mobility.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
After going through an emotional roller coaster with more twists, turns and dips than Carowinds’ Fury 325, Mann is now in a comfort zone that surely felt unimaginable not all that long ago.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Uranus retrograde in your sign on the 6th may cause some unexpected twists, but these changes are meant to liberate you from old ways of thinking and being.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
With three seasons already under its belt, The Way Home has delivered plenty of heartfelt drama, compelling mysteries, and unexpected time-travel twists.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
For more than a decade, Karlie Redd’s name has been synonymous with reality television spectacle – memes, conflict, and tabloid twists.
—Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
As the initial investigation stalled, new twists kept the story in the headlines.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Other stars, such as Kylie Jenner and Paris Hilton, added whimsical twists and early 2000s nods to their front-row beauty at Haider Ackermann’s first presentation for Tom Ford and Isabel Marant’s spring 2026 show, respectively.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Vega added some twists to the beloved Latin American fare to cater to the Sacramentan palate, like making traditional dishes into pizzas.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The four-episode thriller series stars Eve Myles (The Crow Girl, Broadchurch) and Gabrielle Creevy (Black Doves, Three Women) combines action, intrigue and twists, and themes of class and social mobility.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
After going through an emotional roller coaster with more twists, turns and dips than Carowinds’ Fury 325, Mann is now in a comfort zone that surely felt unimaginable not all that long ago.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Uranus retrograde in your sign on the 6th may cause some unexpected twists, but these changes are meant to liberate you from old ways of thinking and being.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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For more tips, tricks and the latest updates, make sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter.—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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This pressure also distorts decision-making.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Within minutes, the driver pulls back onto the road to haul the feed to an Algoma dairy farm, where livestock will eat it.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 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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Old Hickory Lake, part of the Cumberland River, weaves through Hendersonville.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The charcoal drawing Anoma Kole Kole, 2023–24, for instance, skillfully weaves a blueprint of colonial infrastructure with images of the Africans who built transit systems.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Firefly makes rockets, space tugs and lunar landers.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here, fat-tire bicycles seem to outnumber cars, hours are measured in sunscreen applications and tugs on fishing lines, and island nightlife belongs to nesting sea turtles.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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