as in twisted
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as in twirled
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
swirled her skirts as she danced the tango
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Adjective
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In an adjacent field lay the twisted and charred remains of ambulances.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025 -
We're also introduced to Eleven’s twisted father figure, Dr. Brenner (Alex Breaux, taking on Matthew Modine's role from the series).—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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The dresses, however, have stirred interest.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2024
Verb
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After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.—
Zach Zimmerman,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In the view of Austin Hill, public relations director at the sanctuary, the need to rescue animals can result from owners’ warped priorities.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her pieces, which often feature warped key rings and ball chains, are all handcrafted locally in her studio.—
Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Deluxe Rooms have a balcony giving views over the lake, as well as walk-wardrobes, touch-pads for curtains and lights and hi-tech TVs that can be swivelled around to watch from bed or from the sofa area.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Judge Wiley swivelled in his leather chair toward the sixteen jurors seated in his jury box.—
Adam Iscoe,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The jade is naturally cool to the touch, soothing from the get-go, and the rounded shape lends to relaxing, circular massaging.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Efo cabinet with its rounded shapes in warm or dark wood features two Fs that each become the handle of a door.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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