as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a twisting mountain road that requires extra careful driving
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as in twist
a forceful rotating or pulling motion for the purpose of dislodging something
it took some twisting, but I finally got the top off the jar
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as in distorting
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 coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
twisted my wrist around to stretch it
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as in pulling
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
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as in tossing
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in weaving
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 twisting
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Another teen hiker was also injured after falling and twisting an ankle while fleeing from the bear, the King County Sheriff's Office told KOMO News.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Both of those latter cocktails are pure brightness, while the vanilla from the aged rum and the spice from the bitters in the Old Cuban moves it from poolside to inside as if under a slowly twisting ceiling fan in a smoky room, long narrow beams of light through the wooden shutters.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.
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William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
Bystander video posted to Facebook showed two jets making contact in the air, then twisting and careening in the sky before hitting the ground and erupting in a plume of dirt and fire.
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Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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Andrade landed her double-twisting Yurchenko vault cleanly with a small step, earning a massive score from the judges.
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Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Another teen hiker was also injured after falling and twisting an ankle while fleeing from the bear, the King County Sheriff's Office told KOMO News.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Both of those latter cocktails are pure brightness, while the vanilla from the aged rum and the spice from the bitters in the Old Cuban moves it from poolside to inside as if under a slowly twisting ceiling fan in a smoky room, long narrow beams of light through the wooden shutters.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
6 June 2026
Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.
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William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
Bystander video posted to Facebook showed two jets making contact in the air, then twisting and careening in the sky before hitting the ground and erupting in a plume of dirt and fire.
—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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But what once looked like a potential breakout career in San Francisco has instead become a winding journey through multiple organizations, with the latest chapter ending after a short stay in the Dodgers' system.
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As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
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With granny shorts, these soft loafers create a relaxed put still put-together look that’s ideal for those who love a classic vibe with a trendy twist.
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And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
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Weil writes of attention as a way of engaging with the world without the distorting lens of the ego.
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The orchid doubles in her view, the room around her distorting.
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Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors The gold background is a spread of bold graphic lines, undulating shapes and coiling circular motifs, referencing the work of French artist, sculptor and designer Jean Dunand (1877–1942).
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Receiving a ball punched out of Tunisia’s area, the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder took one touch to knock it into space, before coiling his diminutive frame behind a fierce shot that fizzed and curled into the net.
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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Workers were dispatched throughout La Guaira and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent the last few days pulling survivors and bodies from the wreckage despite a lack of heavy equipment and limited guidance from authorities.
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Rescuers have fanned out across La Guaira, where the worst destruction occurred, and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent days pulling survivors and victims from the rubble.
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Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers before tossing them with the vinaigrette.
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Paula quickly gets rid of the gun, tossing it in the garbage of the police station bathroom, but pockets the flash drive.
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Alongside Chase and her family stands film director Guy Ritchie; not as a badge‑on celebrity, but as a creative collaborator who has invested both capital and time in the project, designing the Wild Kitchen feasting tables and quietly weaving the whisky into his storytelling world.
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But over the nearly one-and-a-half years since the 2025 mega-fires, native and invasive grasses, bushes and trees have begun to regrow, weaving flammable greenery across the landscape.
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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