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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern
our grandmother gets all in a twitter if she doesn't get her weekly phone call right on time
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as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the sort of lame double entendres that invariably provoke twitters among the immature
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a local diner where the town gossips like to twitter
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
has this grating habit of twittering helplessly whenever she's nervous
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Recent Examples of twitter
Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
Birds twittered and flitted through towering trees as bicyclists pedaled nearby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
One of the most beloved of the songbirds, bluebirds can be identified by their bright blue and copper feathers, as well as their calls, which are cheerful and warbling tweeting and twittering sounds.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
Spring has been unusually noisy here in New England, more Stravinsky than twittering Vivaldi.
—Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 11 Apr. 2023
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Verb
Some high-tech ones these days are designed to emit light mimicking sunrise, waking users gently with a soft glow and relaxing sounds such as birds twittering or the lilt of a flute.
—Krystal Hur, CNN, 23 June 2024
Birds twittered and flitted through towering trees as bicyclists pedaled nearby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
One of the most beloved of the songbirds, bluebirds can be identified by their bright blue and copper feathers, as well as their calls, which are cheerful and warbling tweeting and twittering sounds.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
Spring has been unusually noisy here in New England, more Stravinsky than twittering Vivaldi.
—Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 11 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitter
Noun
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After 36 minutes of cagey huff-and-puff, Arsenal’s clean-sheet record was spoiled again in game nine of their run, though, as in 1903, their undefeatedness in that stretch was to remain intact.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Lloyd evaded a diving Mahomes, Kareem Hunt and a streaking Tyquan Thornton for a huff-and-puff 99-yard interception return for a touchdown.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hovering over his shoulder, Rhea Seehorn bursts into laughter.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Speakers at the opening event remembered Nick as a positive person who brought laughter and light into the lives of others.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a plush, dimly lit Hollywood club on a recent Wednesday afternoon, GIRLSET’s members — Kendall, Lexi, Camila and Savanna — are bubbly and noticeably excited to chat about their latest era.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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On Monday night, Dumont was seen sitting and chatting courtside at Dallas’ American Airlines Center with a teenager wearing Dončić’s gold Los Angeles Lakers jersey.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His fun chirping with an OU lineman is, though.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Her Cornish Rex cat, Rabbit, is sprawled out on the floor, unconcerned by the two birds (Chicken and Charlie) chirping from an adjacent office or a colleague’s gray-haired cat next door, who seems to be causing a stir.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their enthusiasm for muddy adventures and water play is almost unmatched, often leaving their owners laughing, and, in this case, reaching for the hose.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Byrne and Gaonkar stopped by the after-party, shook some hands, laughed, drank rosé from plastic cups.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The shooting occurred outside a Safeway location near Golden Gate Park, sending bystanders into panic.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even if climate change does not trigger a full-fledged economic panic, whole regions will be thinned out and impoverished.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gregory wondered out loud with a chuckle.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sending up the no-stakes frivolity of progressive Reform Judaism, characters played by Seth Rogen and Kate Berlant get some insight-free chuckles.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kids aged 7 to 18 can also walk in for the shot without a prescription, as long as a parent or guardian gives consent and talks it over with the pharmacist.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Twitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitter. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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