Synonyms for
Twists
Definition
To bend or turn something out of its natural shape.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- plot twists
- plot twists and turns
- sudden twists
- unexpected twists
- narrative twists
- plot twists in a story
- life twists and turns
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'twists' often refers to unexpected changes in a plot or situation. As a verb, it means to turn or bend something.
Example sentences
- She twists her hair when she is nervous.
- The cat twists its body to clean its fur.
- He twists the lid off the jar.
- The road twists and turns through the mountains.
- The dancer twists her body in an elegant way.
Quotes
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs