1
: a chirping note
2
: a post made on the X online message service
tweeted; tweeting; tweets
1
: to make a chirping sound
Later I'll want to hear the high frequencies again, the birds tweeting in the morning and the raindrops on the roof.—
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: to make a posting on the X online message service : to post a tweet (see tweet entry 1 sense 2)
Madison's job was to verify information being sent in and then relay that to legal observers, street medics, and other organizers who could in turn tweet the information to the masses in the streets.—Matthew Power
Matthew PowerYou can tweet as much as you want or lurk without comment, though consistent tweeting and audience engagement are key to attracting and keeping followers.—Charlotte Abbott
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Examples of tweet in a Sentence
Verb
the computer tweeted again, signaling another error
Recent Examples on the WebChris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
The behavior, the plaintiffs say, would worsen whenever the CEO issued one of his many off-color tweets.
—Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Taylor Nation tweeted that the new, limited U.K. version of TTPD was to celebrate the 14-time Grammy winner’s Eras Tour arriving in the U.K. for a series of shows.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024
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Noun
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said in a tweet on X a full freeway closure is underway at the location to accommodate an investigation by the Milwaukee Police Department.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
The behavior, the plaintiffs say, would worsen whenever the CEO issued one of his many off-color tweets.
—Sarah Green Carmichael, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Verb
Fun tidbit: Showing his wry sense of humor, Clark tweeted #MickIsThePick alongside his commitment to UCLA, a playful shot at Louisville fans who had been using the same hashtag to court Cronin for their coaching vacancy on social media.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024
Taylor Nation tweeted that the new, limited U.K. version of TTPD was to celebrate the 14-time Grammy winner’s Eras Tour arriving in the U.K. for a series of shows.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 24 June 2024
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“Tweet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweet. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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