twitting

verb

Definition of twittingnext
present participle of twit
as in teasing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitting
  1. teasing
  2. disparaging
  3. harassing
  4. belittling
  5. riding
  6. tweaking
  7. rallying
Verb
  • Their jacket flaps include marketing copy designed to entice a browser to buy (and, ideally, read) them, teasing the details of their plot, their mood, or the flavor of their prose.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While the pop star typically wears her hair in big, bombshell curls, this set was especially fluffy and voluminous, definitely the result of some Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and a large-barrel curling iron.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of teasing
Verb
  • Examples Of How To Respond Here are a few examples of how to describe leaving an unhealthy company culture without disparaging your previous employer.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Video edited to show assistant health secretary Levine has been the subject of misinformation and disparaging online comments throughout her career as assistant health secretary.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of disparaging
Verb
  • So what’s her message to bad-faith actors harassing others in her name?
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Government agents were harassing the family because Manuel and his wife had participated in anti-government protests a few years earlier.
    Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of harassing
Verb
  • But chocolates and candy can come across as a belittling gestures, showing a lack of understanding of the struggles driving women to protest, particularly in regions where protests have been combative.
    Regina Garcia Cano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Calling and demeaning people, belittling people.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of belittling
Verb
  • Emergency Lawyers said at least 20 people had been killed, including at least 14 who were riding on a bus that was hit.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler may not be riding off into the sunset just yet.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of riding
Verb
  • Start by tweaking what’s already working—or fixing small inefficiencies.
    Q Hamirani, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Then on Monday, shortly after the champagne sprays in the locker room had dried, the team began tweaking its roster for next season, letting players know who would be coming back and who might be moving on.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of tweaking
Verb
  • The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) this week notched its first record high since July , rallying 3%.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) this week notched its first record high since July , rallying 3%.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rallying
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