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  • past tense form of twist.
  • past participle of twist.
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twisted

[twis-tid] / ˈtwɪs tɪd /




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A blackened mattress, a twisted bicycle, a crushed sofa and toys protrude between two stacked concrete slabs.

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

The table’s triangular, gently curved glass plane reads like the calm surface of a pool, beneath which the legs summon a cascade of associations: sea life, bones, waterfowl, twisted roots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Wings guard Odyssey Sims left the court in a wheelchair in the second quarter after she twisted her left ankle coming down from a rebound attempt; she didn’t return.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

Chunks of concrete and twisted metal were scattered across the area.

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

Duane twisted his neck around, following Magic’s sudden departure, watching the whole unexpected episode unravel before his eyes in slow motion.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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