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twisting

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noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

twisting

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verb

present participle of twist
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
Adjective
  • Coming out can be a long and winding path for many of us that isn’t easy or straightforward.
    Quispe López, Them, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Blankenhorn's professional career has amounted to a long and winding road ever since he was drafted in the third round out of high school by the Minnesota Twins in 2015.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Watch Servant on Apple TV+ Mythic Quest Mythic Quest is a workplace comedy with a massive twist.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Update: Republished on March 23 with a warning into a new text attack and a twist on this surging Chinese threat, with additional advice on how to stay safe.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • From her senior international debut in 2016 through her role as a rotating winger and full back on the 2019 World Cup-winning squad, most of that dialogue centered on her potential.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Another group did some more tests of fox skulls, adding a rotating motion to the plunge.
    Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Goldy still has one of those markers - excessive pulling - sitting unused in front of him.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The Thunder trailed by 16 in the first half before pulling within 52-48 at halftime.
    Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.
    Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
  • But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This bite is often associated with crowding, which means there isn't enough space in the jaw for teeth to align properly, leading to overlapping or twisted teeth.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Tripp and Caleb's paths intersect, leading to a complex dynamic of rivalry, manipulation, and perhaps even a twisted form of camaraderie.
    Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Season 3 tugs a similar string by dedicating Episode 7 to two instrumental moments from Ian and Poppy’s childhood.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Downy’s version also acts as a fabric freshener and only requires a spritz on the fabric, plus a tug and smooth to release the wrinkles.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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