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
Alex Vance, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Before the words twisting in her mouth could emerge, a bespectacled cop materialized through the thin line of smoke, speeding past her, toward me.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
But twisting a piece of metal is not proprietary.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Footage shows the group acquiescing to the police instructions when an officer in plain clothes – possibly indicating a special police unit – grabbed Salman’s hand, twisting it and causing a fracture in the wrist.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Mateta hit the bar after twisting his body to reach Munoz’s cross, which had been parried by goalkeeper Zlatan Alomerovic.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Apply steady pressure while very gently twisting the knife.
—Rai Mincey, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
These included moving her handbag from one arm to the other, placing it on the floor or a table, twisting her wedding ring, and applying lipstick without a mirror.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
The latest to join the ranks is nicotinamide mononucleotide—or NMN—a slightly tongue-twisting name that’s been popping up everywhere, especially within celebrity circles.
—Alex Vance, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Before the words twisting in her mouth could emerge, a bespectacled cop materialized through the thin line of smoke, speeding past her, toward me.
—Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
But twisting a piece of metal is not proprietary.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Footage shows the group acquiescing to the police instructions when an officer in plain clothes – possibly indicating a special police unit – grabbed Salman’s hand, twisting it and causing a fracture in the wrist.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
Mateta hit the bar after twisting his body to reach Munoz’s cross, which had been parried by goalkeeper Zlatan Alomerovic.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Apply steady pressure while very gently twisting the knife.
—Rai Mincey, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
These included moving her handbag from one arm to the other, placing it on the floor or a table, twisting her wedding ring, and applying lipstick without a mirror.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twisting
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Chapin said Tokyo’s narrow and winding streets, often crowded with right-handed cars driving on the left side of the road, will present a fresh test for its AI technology, but that Nuro’s systems are designed to adapt and respond in real time.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hosch, 67, went for a hike on part of the Appalachian Trail, a winding path that extends almost 2,200 miles through 14 states.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Character names fade, plot twists dissolve, but the enjoyment of the moment remains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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The front has square glass block masonry on the lower half, which lets light in while reducing what's visible outside by distorting the view.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kyle is just outing herself as a gossip and is distorting what everyone has to say to try to one-up Dorit in her own life.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Look to Hermès for a fresh take on jewelry styling by coiling a silk scarf around a pendant and pairing with a simple button-up and trousers.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Coil the Hose Keep your hose in good condition for the coming year by coiling it in large, loose loops to avoid kinks.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The kitchen runs a very cool rotating culinary collaboration with chefs from Rome’s most avant-garde eateries, alongside pop-up events and live music nights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Arrange pork chops on top of vegetables and continue to roast until pork registers 145 degrees and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through roasting.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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Then, as the pandemic waned, in 2023 and early ’24, came two jolts to the system – federal pandemic-era assistance ended, pulling food and food-related funding away from charities, and the number of people seeking food continued to grow.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Cook, tossing occasionally, until bright green and blistered in some spots, but still crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cook, tossing often, until celery is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Foini village the Dio Dio Collective organizes chair-weaving workshops, part of efforts to document and revive the island's furniture-making heritage.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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His sympathetic patter also gives Guirgis an opportunity to start weaving in the character’s politics.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Twisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisting. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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