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adjective

Definition of twiningnext
as in twisting

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twining

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verb

present participle of twine
as in coiling
to follow a circular or spiral course the snake silently twined around the tree trunk

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twining
  1. curling
  2. twisted
  3. winding
  4. warped
  5. spiral
Verb
  • Messi’s two goals – the first, a close-range finish, and the second, a sensational curling free-kick – at the end of the first half helped Inter Miami best the Crew to win the trophy, which is given to the team with the best overall regular season record.
    Amy Woodyatt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But Arsenal would double its lead in the 35th minute when Saka sent a curling free kick into the box.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of curling
Adjective
  • She was reported missing on July 5, 1998, setting off a series of events that unraveled the Kimes’ twisted history of arson, fraud and murders.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Bowen Yang then hobbles off a Greyhound to portray a twisted bus driver singing a Les Miserables parody.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • Titanium With History The energy required to power the watch’s performance indicator is created by winding the aforementioned crank.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The character took a winding road from being singularly focused on her romance with the Joker to becoming one half of Harlivy.
    Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of winding
Adjective
  • Broken, warped, or hanging gutters can be a sign that the gutters need cleaning and repair.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The idea is to fix any issues that your lens introduces, such as darkness around the edges (vignetting) or warped perspectives.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of warped
Adjective
  • Its spiral, canal, and chamber structures help process sound, hold fluids, and help regulate your sense of balance.
    Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In the background of the image are distant spiral and oval-shaped galaxies.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 July 2024
Definition of spiral
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twining

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