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as in huff
a state of nervous or irritated concern
our grandmother gets all in a twitter if she doesn't get her weekly phone call right on time
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as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the sort of lame double entendres that invariably provoke twitters among the immature
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a local diner where the town gossips like to twitter
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
has this grating habit of twittering helplessly whenever she's nervous
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Recent Examples of twitter
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
Spring has been unusually noisy here in New England, more Stravinsky than twittering Vivaldi.
—Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 11 Apr. 2023
But all that is outside the comfortable quarters where Nora passes her days, twittering to her husband.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2023
The sun is shining, the trees are blooming, and the birds are twittering.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 27 Feb. 2023
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Verb
One of the most beloved of the songbirds, bluebirds can be identified by their bright blue and copper feathers, as well as their calls, which are cheerful and warbling tweeting and twittering sounds.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2023
Spring has been unusually noisy here in New England, more Stravinsky than twittering Vivaldi.
—Christopher Benfey, The New York Review of Books, 11 Apr. 2023
But all that is outside the comfortable quarters where Nora passes her days, twittering to her husband.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2023
The sun is shining, the trees are blooming, and the birds are twittering.
—Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 27 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitter
Noun
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Volunteers were charged around 25 cents per huff, bringing in good profit for those who’d invested in the necessary gas tanks, tubes, and breathing bags.—
Oshan Jarow,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The huffs and hums, produced by two women standing face-to-face and vocalizing from their throats, is believed to be one of the oldest music forms in the world.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Embracing them, accepting them with a little enthusiasm, and a good bit of laughter will spread the message to others and importantly to yourself that aging is fun and joyful and beautiful.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Keke herself was in a fit of maniacal laughter as SZA opted out of answering and ate another wing.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At the funeral, her husband and Trump were seated next to each other and chatted and laughed together despite the history of political animosity between them.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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On her daytime talk show on Monday, Jan. 13, the actress and television personality chatted with SZA, and the pair bonded over inspiring one another, their relationships and more.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If an alarm chirps, indicating that the battery is low, it should be replaced right away.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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The digital cash registers, which Helen Schneider manages, chirped at the checkout lines up front.—
Keith Schneider,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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The parties, my best friends and I threw every now and then, whenever the school stressed us out, to let off some steam and feel less stressed by criticizing the school system together laughing until our sides ached, those were the nights that built the bonds that truly mattered.—
Amal Murtaja,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both appeared to be in great spirits for the outing, with photographers snapping the pair laughing, smiling and holding holds.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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People who are impacted by natural disaster may feel a strong sense of grief, panic, loss, fear and sadness, according to the University of Houston's Department of Psychology.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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By the end of the 90-minute debate, those who had been able to bear sticking around were in a panic.—
Annie Karni,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That is a location that president and candidate Trump talked quite a lot about, specifically as an example of immigration run amuck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Before trying any supplement, talk with a healthcare provider.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, Musk has received criticism for tweeting controversial political takes about the wildfires and the government’s response.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
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Still, news of the call was tweeted out by Elon Musk on X. Musk, a close ally of Trump, has increasingly used the social media platform as a microphone to amplify his political views.—
Armando L. Sanchez,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Twitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitter. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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