Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

twisting and turning





Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The tiles whirled, twisting and turning like helicopter seeds or bird wings, before hitting the metal dumpster below.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Flanker Steven Luatua soared through three tacklers with Ravouvou eventually twisting and turning over for his second, to put the Bears in front for the first time.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

The recovery time for a high ankle sprain is typically longer than recovery from a low ankle sprain because of the constant weight-bearing and twisting and turning of the ligaments.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2023

His twisting and turning run to beat Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol and set up teammate Julian Alvarez in the semifinals felt like peak Messi, only in slow motion.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2022

But now the guy’s all confused, twisting and turning and rocking in the aisle.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "twisting and turning" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com