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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
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The convoluted story, peppered with various twists, lacks momentum.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, all these omens popping up so early in the season is an indication there are further twists to come.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The menu features classic Italian dishes with contemporary twists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Probst also notes the necessity of continually evolving game design, creating unexpected twists and advantages to keep players on edge and never knowing whom to trust.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The wide-ranging menu offered Indian staples but also fusion twists such as Pizza Mystica and Portabella Trance.
—Tim Diovanni, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
People started uploading videos of their treats, showing colorful soft serve twists of an ice cream and alcoholic mixture in a giant margarita glass, and getting hundreds of thousands of likes.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The southern gothic The Heart, She Holler takes the convoluted elements of a soap opera — torrid affairs, small-town corruption, arbitrary plot twists — and boils them down alongside a heavy dose of gross-out surrealism to fit into 11-minute installments.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Villain twists, though, unsettle the viewers.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Fitting windows 24 to 36 inches, this rod easily twists into place and can hold up to seven pounds, meaning even heavier curtains will stay put.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, Missy Elliot gathers her mix of micro braids and twists into an intricate top knot half-up, half-down look with artistic edges to boot.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Both Allen and Raye challenge the listener to keep up with the plot twists, defying all the conventional wisdom about the audience’s attention span these days.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
The convoluted story, peppered with various twists, lacks momentum.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, all these omens popping up so early in the season is an indication there are further twists to come.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
The menu features classic Italian dishes with contemporary twists.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Probst also notes the necessity of continually evolving game design, creating unexpected twists and advantages to keep players on edge and never knowing whom to trust.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The wide-ranging menu offered Indian staples but also fusion twists such as Pizza Mystica and Portabella Trance.
—Tim Diovanni, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
People started uploading videos of their treats, showing colorful soft serve twists of an ice cream and alcoholic mixture in a giant margarita glass, and getting hundreds of thousands of likes.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The southern gothic The Heart, She Holler takes the convoluted elements of a soap opera — torrid affairs, small-town corruption, arbitrary plot twists — and boils them down alongside a heavy dose of gross-out surrealism to fit into 11-minute installments.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
As the investigation twists and intensifies, Izzy is forced to confront her own compulsions and the personal cost of her pursuit of justice.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The law protects styles such as braids, locks, Afros and twists from discrimination.
—Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Villain twists, though, unsettle the viewers.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Fitting windows 24 to 36 inches, this rod easily twists into place and can hold up to seven pounds, meaning even heavier curtains will stay put.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
Here, Missy Elliot gathers her mix of micro braids and twists into an intricate top knot half-up, half-down look with artistic edges to boot.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The savory girl favors briny, herbaceous, and umami-rich bites over sweet treats—think olives instead of cupcakes, flaky cheese twists over sugar cookies, and snack boards featuring marinated vegetables, nuts, and bold spreads.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Surrounded by filth, the 55-year-old twists his plastic taps regularly, hoping for relief.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twists
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Tiffany has a few tricks up its sleeve that aren’t jewelry or limited-edition chronograph, one of which is this shapely teapot.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maybe the tricks learned during this trial can help drivers form some better, cheaper habits to continue when gas prices inevitably decrease again.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The order distorts the constitutional amendment process by attempting to use executive power to circumvent the amendment requirements that would necessitate state approval.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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That is to say that the way the current system is set up distorts the healthcare economy in ways that don’t allow for much price competition, with ever-rising insurance premiums as the result.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Persistent focus turns small tasks into big wins.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the afternoon, most of North Texas turns quieter, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But in Bait — where Ahmed pulls triple duty as creator, executive producer, and star — much of Shah’s story comes from specific aspects of Ahmed’s life, making the series perhaps his most personal project to date.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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But what appears to be a dream opportunity unravels as JP pulls Tyler into a violent downward spiral.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 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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Matthew Fogel’s screenplay, which mostly pays lavish fan service to its inspiration, also weaves in a few emotional elements.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stanley also weaves in a look at the 1980s — a time that seems so long ago and yet also, for some, like yesterday.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Scheduling tugs, fuel barges, crane operators, drayage trucks and drivers is complex indeed.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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The ship is moved in, slowly and carefully; tugs help, and so does the shipyard crew.—
Carl Nolte,
San Francisco Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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Riboua argued that the Guards’ ideology can be mainly characterized by a pragmatism with hardliner characteristics.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The interactive Olaf can speak and engage in conversations, and his mannerisms and characteristics are spot on.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twists. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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