twists 1 of 2

noun

Definition of twistsnext
plural of twist
1
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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2
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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twists

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verb

present tense third-person singular of twist
1
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 turns
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 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 Synonyms for twists
  1. distorts
  2. pulls
  3. weaves
  4. tosses
  5. traits
  6. mannerisms
  7. rotates
  8. quirks
Verb
  • Happiness never comes because your mind operates like the zoom lens of a camera that clouds out and distorts the bigger, wide-angle lens.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Focusing too much on individual figures distorts the reality of technological advancement, which is nearly always a collaborative, multi-layered process.
    Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of distorts
Verb
  • With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
    David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But of course, the Federation pulls her back in.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of pulls
Verb
  • The film weaves together Netanyahu’s rise to power with his legal entanglements, which as the film notes date as far back as 1997.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Takes the thoughts, ideas and experiences and then weaves all of that together.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of weaves
Verb
  • The construction of jokes is cheap and simplistic, ranging from a bitter partygoer who tosses her drink on Ben to the sloshed tertiary character who goes full frontal in service of a gross-out gag.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Especially because this recipe tosses the pieces in butter and there's apples in there.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of tosses
Noun
  • Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of traits
Noun
  • According to Schrader, the key to Leonard Fife was simply stripping away all of Gere’s own mannerisms and affectations.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Plus, the two women are friends, so Robbie would be able to study Swift’s mannerisms up close.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of mannerisms
Verb
  • As the carousel rotates, these blocks align with a 120-degree section of the dial, with the current hour always facing the observer.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The proverbial cherry on top is real fruit, which rotates seasonally.
    The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of rotates
Noun
  • The show is a uniquely hilarious take on a collision of a riches to rags story and the familiarity of light crime and investigation infused with humour and local New Zealand quirks, all brought to life by the razor-sharp minds of comedy duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What’s most impressive about the sketch is Mescal’s ability to fit in with the cast mates and play off their quirks, proving his comic timing as adept as his emotional vulnerability.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of quirks
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