- present tense form of twig (3rd person singular).
twigs
Example Sentences
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Some create burrows in the ground, others use cavities in wood such as tree hollows or fallen branches, and some nest inside plant stems or small existing holes in twigs.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
In Vietnam, herons cast twigs in ponds like fly-fishermen to lure prey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
FKA twigs, who is also a singer and choreographer, said Baker's "extraordinary legacy is such an inspiration to me and to so many people".
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
Kathleen would fill the holes with rolled-up newspaper or twigs but they would always be on the floor by the morning.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
Some caterpillars masquerade as dead leaves, twigs, snakes, even bird droppings, to avoid being eaten.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
