as in curved
marked by a long series of irregular curves
a twisted walking stick made from a blackthorn sapling
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as in distorted
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 curled
to follow a circular or spiral course
the path gently twisted down the hill
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as in twirled
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 pulled
to move by or as if by a forceful rotation
kept twisting the cap until it came free
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as in squirmed
to make jerky or restless movements
the dental patient twisted nervously in the chair
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as in braided
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 twisted
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Special Agent Kitts leads the hunt for a serial killer who leaves obscure mathematical formulas and twisted poems of retribution by the bodies.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
It can be grown in soil or water alone and is often braided or twisted into unique shapes, such as hearts.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Starring Collin Farrell, once again as Gotham mob boss Oz Cobb, the TV series pushed deeper into the city’s seedy criminal infrastructure and unearthed a shadowy world full of twisted storytelling potential.
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My heart twisted, the pain a constant companion this week.
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Further, this development enhances the potential of renewable energy by unlocking perovskite’s ability to be printed onto flexible surfaces, such as curved windows, lightweight camping gear, and even clothing fabrics.—
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Then Kim brings another rock from behind his back, a small, curved black stone.—
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
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However, the government shutdown, which halted data collection, may have distorted the results.—
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Dressed in an angelic all-white ensemble, Stewart’s hair is longer than most would recognize now and slightly curled.—
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Perhaps, curled inside the turbulent virginal atmosphere, Helm dreams of being a storm, has a prophetic vision of destruction, feels a natural calling.—
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Saliva, a yawn, even the sound of hair being twirled crackles with intensity thanks to Julij Zornik’s stark sound design.—
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In the video, which reached over 2 million views as of Tuesday, Stubby twirled with excitement, showing off his fresh look.—
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Chicago pulled within 21-16 on D'Andre Swift's 5-yard run early in the fourth quarter.—
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The slightly oversized cut offers comfort for long travel days, while looking pulled-together.—
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The open section of their session lasted for 15 minutes — and Howe will have squirmed through every second — but there were laughs amid the stretches and shuttle runs.—
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Best Rug Deals Pottery Barn’s clearance section has impressive sales on handwoven, braided, and knotted rugs in all types of styles to suit any room.—
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It can be grown in soil or water alone and is often braided or twisted into unique shapes, such as hearts.—
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
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The man misrepresented his age, identity, background and likeness to groom minors and create a false sense of safety, federal prosecutors said.—
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“Twisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twisted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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