1
as in to distort
to twist (something) out of a natural or normal shape or condition
screwed up his face at the taste of the medicine
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2
as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
managed to screw his siblings out of their share of the inheritance
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Those contracts are known as production assistance agreements, and the claim references – but also distorts – both the regulations that govern them and two news stories about celebrities whose agreements were approved.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025 -
The Klan distorted the use of undercover operatives and informants, much as some Trump supporters have over Jan. 6.—
Brittany Friedman / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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These forces squeeze a star horizontally while stretching it vertically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Egypt lost $7 billion in crucial revenue from the Suez Canal in 2024 as the conflict in Gaza has squeezed shipping in the Red Sea, according to government officials.—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The lowest 688 feet of the ice core above the bedrock is made of older ice that is heavily deformed.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Jan. 2025
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The team decided to use a shape-memory alloy called nitinol, made of nickel and titanium, which can be deformed at low temperatures, but then returns to its initial shape when heated.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Dec. 2024
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Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2025
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Most significantly, with three other dangerous Bears weapons spread to the right, safety Xavier Woods began cheating in that direction before the play began.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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For three years, the Browns contorted themselves to match Watson’s strengths and desires.—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The soft material provided a nice cushion and contorted to fit the shape of our feet.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2025
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The verses are animated but pretty ordinary; the main moment here is the chorus, which feels plucked straight from the tall tee era.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
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Customers pluck a particular cut or color off the rack.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
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Granular types may take up to 14 days to show activity under cool conditions (the weeds begin to curl and brown), while liquid types can show activity within 3 to 5 days, says Waltz.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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His lips, typically clamped in a rigid line, curled into a smile.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Historically, the Sooners’ have been renowned for their uncanny ability to stick landings on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Because temperatures are below freezing in most areas, the snow could stick and reach as much as 2 inches or more in northern Mecklenburg County.—
Andrew Dys,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Screw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screw. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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