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twigs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of twig

twigs

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noun

plural of twig

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twigs
Verb
  • And while the boxing is kinetically directed, Morrison grasps that the movie’s fiercest stands are taken outside the ring, when Claressa — faced with tough choices about her future — asserts herself to the people who need to hear it.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages, according to the NWS.
    Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Make a plan in case of utility outages High winds and ice accumulation have the potential to bring down tree limbs, in turn endangering power lines around the metro.
    Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Interestingly enough, the house also sees an uptick in attendance during the summer months; Kinney notes that people from Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati often work in a visit while in town to see their home baseball teams face off against the Cleveland Guardians.
    Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That is something Honda recognizes.
    River Akira Davis, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Twigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twigs. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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