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twitch

[twich] / twɪtʃ /
VERB
have a spasm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blink flutter jerk jiggle shudder tremble
STRONG
beat clasp clutch grab grasp grip jump kick lug lurch nip pain palpitate pluck pull seize shiver snap snatch squirm tic tug twinge vellicate yank
Antonyms
STRONGEST
steady
STRONG
aid assist fix free give help let go liberate loose push release repel retreat

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It’s a public television mainstay that plays well with niche audiences too, as Twitch discovered when a nine-day marathon in 2015 proved to be enormously popular.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Beyer, who streams on Twitch under the username Central_Committee, is from Pennsylvania and recently moved to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Geographic boundary-bending” media such as TikTok and Twitch have introduced a potent new dynamic, exposing young people to diverse linguistic influences faster than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"I love having the livestream available, and I also think it's cool that they use Twitch," Roethler said, referring to a video streamer site favored by gamers.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Stanley got in line behind Magnet, ahead of Twitch.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar

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