twit

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of twit Nosy birds twit and tweet from their leafy vantage points. Variety, The Mercury News, 5 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twit
Verb
  • The players had looked ragged, insecure and vulnerable tactically.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The incline left my legs burning and my breath ragged, and my pace slowed despite my best efforts.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Pat Kelsey wasn't kidding about wanting the smoke.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In 2019, Lebanese depositors discovered that their banking system had, in effect, just been kidding about those savings accounts.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking on a panel, Erik from Sharabati Denim teased an upcoming project that will re-wire how the company procures cotton.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The game doesn’t yet have a firm release date, with only a vague 2026 window teasing its launch on PlayStation 5 and PC.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • All of the participants are new-vehicle owners, and they're quizzed at 90 days of ownership.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
  • But most of that use remains logistical rather than pedagogical—more about distributing syllabi and quizzes than redesigning courses around new capabilities.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Inversion Rib Legging These Vuori leggings feature stylish ribbing to elevate the look, making them as fitting for a morning yoga sesh as a red-eye flight.
    Bria McNeal, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
  • It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • From electronics to delicate fabrics, natural stone, and more, there are a variety of surfaces and materials that just don’t jive with this household cleaning staple.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Even on a team with more veteran leadership this year, Trout seems to have taken on more responsibility — a role that hasn’t always jived with his personality.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The sports reporters used to razz the former building manager, Mark Walters, about the outdated climate control system.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Players would congregate 20-deep around the goal, razzing and cheering various shots.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Verb
  • The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to Carter’s disqualification, Nolan Smith was flagged for taunting and roughing the quarterback.
    Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Twit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twit. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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