twitting

present participle of twit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitting
Verb
  • The former Nickelodeon sitcom stars posted a new video on Instagram Wednesday, teasing what appeared to be a casual interaction as Peck sipped on a large drink in a plastic container.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The Japan Mobility Show is in full swing in Tokyo, and some of the largest automotive brands in the world are debuting and teasing vehicle concepts that could shape their future portfolios.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The Eyeball’s best moment so far this season was when the twerpy CEO was quizzing it on the next three numbers of pi.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The study — NewsGuard tested 10 leading AI models, quizzing each of them about 10 narratives spreading online linked to current events that the company had determined to be false.
    Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The texts, verified by Politico through multiple participants, also show Ingrassia using slurs and disparaging remarks toward Black and Asian people, as well as expressing admiration for controversial far-right figures.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Three officers later pleaded guilty or were convicted at trial of either conspiracy or civil rights violations, while dozens of officers were placed on leave amid the discovery of years-long text exchanges that made frequent use of disparaging language in reference to Black people.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Kleinstreuer, who subsequently received harassing messages and death threats online, has required security protection.
    Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • In July 2022, Avalos was convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, after repeatedly contacting and harassing a victim in violation of state law.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Just kidding - but honestly not sold on him being the best player on a championship caliber team.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The Aggies coach wasn’t kidding.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Self respect/love is a strong virtue, tolerating belittling is toxic.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Link was captured on Ring camera footage mocking and belittling Jimenez after shooting him, Bergida said.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This $50 style has a slightly short hem and similar ribbing around the neckline, cuffs, and hem to the oversized option.
    Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Many Adidas hoodies have ribbing in the cuffs and along the hem that helps prevent cold drafts from getting in.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The kickers were so poor that Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien could have been flagged for taunting by calling for a prevent defense at his own 31-yard line just before halftime.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The child has been taunting Geralt the whole time; the mother, who emerges from the swamp, is desperate for love and warmth and begs for Geralt’s embrace.
    Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Twitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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