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Recent Examples of twit
Nosy birds twit and tweet from their leafy vantage points.
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Variety, The Mercury News, 5 June 2019
Variety, The Mercury News, 5 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twit
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On that night in March, to the surprise of nobody, Arsenal ran their mid-table Premier League hosts ragged, beating them 5-1, with Henry and Freddie Ljungberg scoring twice, and Kolo Toure netting the other.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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In November, Green spoke to PEOPLE at the 2025 CMA Awards in Nashville, and shared a similar story about his friends ragging on him for being crowned Sexiest Country Star Alive.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even Shelton, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist who won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at an Alcaraz-and-Sinner-less Canadian Open last summer, didn’t kid himself about being far off the pace that the world’s two best players have set.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
12 Dec. 2025
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That play was practically a solo show, though Hayes teased to Seth Meyers that playing multiple characters on The Unknown is far more difficult.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Paris Hilton has teased the possibility of new music with longtime friend Britney Spears, saying the pair have been talking about a potential collaboration while reconnecting over music and shared experiences.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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The 60 of us watched as the others were quizzed by Caproni on their familiarity with the backdrop of the case.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
27 Jan. 2026
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Echoing concerns from their duck hunting constituents, lawmakers quizzed Schoenrock about a variety of topics.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Given how cold it’s been across the country lately, this ribbed hat is a no-brainer gift choice for myself.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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The pullover features outer seam detailing along the arms for a playful touch and ribbing on the neckline and wrist cuffs that adds dimension.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the occasional knee bobbing and finger tapping, there’s no jiving, shagging, or small talk here.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Oct. 2025
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Recent trends in kitchen designs have focused on creating spaces that jive with open floor plans, which often requires reducing visual and physical clutter.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Philly, where Moyer arrived as a 43-year-old, his teammates razzed him constantly.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
21 Dec. 2025
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One day, Rodgers was in a room at the training facility, conducting a virtual video interview with ESPN personality Pat McAfee, when Dobbins popped in to razz the veteran passer.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Seattle Seahawks defensive back Tariq Woolen was fined $17,398 Saturday for a taunting penalty during the NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rich kids on scooters swerved aggressively around the gillagers, taunting them.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Twit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twit. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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