screw

verb

Definition of screwnext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for screw
  1. distort
  2. squeeze
  3. deform
  4. cheat
  5. contort
  6. pluck
  7. curl
  8. stick
Verb
  • That would distort the market by essentially requiring any startup seeking to remain competitive to adopt the same playbook.
    Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
  • But Headland’s play distinguishes itself from the others by investigating these confrontations alongside pride: How does this sin, defined by blinding self-absorption and lack of humility, distort the Dahls’ love?
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of distort
Verb
  • Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.
    Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of squeeze
Verb
  • Transportation officials, in announcing last week that Daniel Carter Beard would not open in full until March, said the fire deformed some of the highway's steel beams, detaching them from the concrete deck above.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Enright’s portrait of the mother is terrific — entitled, manipulative, addled, forlorn — as is her characterisation of each of the siblings whose personalities are formed, or deformed, in their mother’s shadow.
    Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of deform
Verb
  • Others cast blame, lie, and even cheat to avoid consequences.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Alexander says having an app summarize material for a learner is not considered cheating.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheat
Verb
  • In the recent tour, a Sentinel reporter observed a cave-like room so filled with conveyors, motors, steel frames and TSA scanners that operators and maintenance providers had to contort themselves to get around, squeezing under and between the machines.
    Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The flipping, twisting, contorting, balancing and landing need no interference from a Brazilian or Romanian rival to be amazing.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Definition of contort
Verb
  • Idiosyncratic boutique hotels are sprouting up, too, complete with creature comforts and artwork plucked from booming art scenes.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Trump is plucking several House lawmakers to serve in his administration, creating vacancies that will be filled in April or beyond.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pluck
Verb
  • While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Simply take a quiz to unlock your regimen, from masks and conditioners to hair oils and curl creams.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of curl
Verb
  • Snagging a deal on Woot is about being quick, as these deals don't stick for long, disappearing as soon as stock runs out (which is usually pretty quick).
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This one is on sale for $12 for a pack of two and is simple to set up: just stick it in the path of the door at your next hotel or Airbnb and turn it on.
    Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of stick
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