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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
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The final 4 minutes and 34 seconds of the game featured an absolutely shocking number of twists and turns.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Since Senegalese twists tend to be lighter than other popular protective styles, a high ponytail, for example, wouldn’t weigh heavily on your head.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The Hulu version will be filmed in real time, giving viewers access as twists and player ratings unfold, with audience votes shaping the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Other, more casual options include Bar Oso, a tapas restaurant with creative twists on traditional Spanish dishes, and Lorette Brasserie, a French bistro with an incredible brunch.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These mini pretzel twists are a go-to snack choice anytime of year, but pair perfectly with a cocktail by the pool.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The reunion takes twists and turns.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
But his candidate statement twists scripture to cast Jewish people as treacherous and contains antisemitic tropes, a rabbi with the conservative synagogue Mosaic Law Congregation told The Bee.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
In the entrance hall, Viola’s video Bodies of Light plays next to a staircase that twists upwards like a ribbon.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
In this cheeky iteration, romance will meet reality as the Islanders are faced with both team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 May 2026
Cruise the 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, which twists and turns to resemble a pumpkin vine.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
The iconic winding road from the painting’s title twists and sweeps through hills of blue, purple and pink.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The final 4 minutes and 34 seconds of the game featured an absolutely shocking number of twists and turns.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 11 June 2026
Since Senegalese twists tend to be lighter than other popular protective styles, a high ponytail, for example, wouldn’t weigh heavily on your head.
—Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 11 June 2026
In my fiction, my grandfather was no longer an inscrutable ghost, but a character with definable flaws, who did things in an order that, despite whatever twists and subversions, resolved into meaning.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The Hulu version will be filmed in real time, giving viewers access as twists and player ratings unfold, with audience votes shaping the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Other, more casual options include Bar Oso, a tapas restaurant with creative twists on traditional Spanish dishes, and Lorette Brasserie, a French bistro with an incredible brunch.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
These mini pretzel twists are a go-to snack choice anytime of year, but pair perfectly with a cocktail by the pool.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
The reunion takes twists and turns.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, other stylists still prefer the traditional Senegalese twists method of using braiding hair to install two-strand twists that combine your natural hair.
—Amira Rasool, InStyle, 8 June 2026
But his candidate statement twists scripture to cast Jewish people as treacherous and contains antisemitic tropes, a rabbi with the conservative synagogue Mosaic Law Congregation told The Bee.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
And yet as the series expands from and twists around its simple horror concept (a wedding at the groom-to-be’s family house in the woods is fated for a titular dark catastrophe), Morrone’s performance as Rachel is able to shoulder the weight of quite a bit of backstory and a complicated endgame.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026
In the entrance hall, Viola’s video Bodies of Light plays next to a staircase that twists upwards like a ribbon.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
In this cheeky iteration, romance will meet reality as the Islanders are faced with both team and couples’ challenges, all while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 May 2026
Cruise the 17-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, which twists and turns to resemble a pumpkin vine.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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In contrast to conventional airport tugs, the electric TaxiBot is controlled directly by the pilot from the cockpit.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Its tech is being used to power the world’s first electric tugs that are about to go into service at the Port of Long Beach, under a deal worth $160 million announced in late 2025.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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One of my nerdiest hip-hop fan instincts is trying to catch the subtle ways production tricks and flows migrate from one city to the next, like an invasive species.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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One of his greatest joys was performing magic tricks alongside his granddaughter.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.—
Julie Won,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Visitors are typically brought by elevator to the uppermost exhibition level and then follow a broad, gently descending ramp that coils around a central void.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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When startled, the snake coils its body into a figure-eight shape or raises its tail to mimic another head and confuse predators.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The Free the Youth x Air Jordan 16 turns the shoe’s hallmark shroud into a component for choosing your own adventure.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Coming to the glum realization that love isn’t outlasting infatuation is trickier to write about than a more incendiary subject like unfaithfulness, but Rodrigo pulls it off.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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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
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The story weaves together themes of migration, memory and intergenerational belonging, and was produced on a modest budget with no major stars or spectacle to drive ticket sales.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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First released in May 2026 as a single ahead of her next album Whiskey & Hemingway, the song effortlessly weaves traditional American country elements with the singer's El Salvadoran heritage.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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