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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
Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
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
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Birds twittered and flitted through towering trees as bicyclists pedaled nearby.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitter
Noun
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The chute opens, and rambunctious No. 2 bursts out with an impatient huff.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Gillis then fails to pull down Hernandez's pants, prompting Sherman, Hernandez, and himself to burst into laughter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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There’s an art to transforming the worst days of your life into causes for laughter.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Verb
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In the latest episode of SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, the comedian and former late night host welcomed Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs to chat about stand-up diva Deborah Vance's (Jean Smart) big return to the late night circuit on the latest season of the HBO hit.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Hurley, 59, was then captured posing for pictures at the event and the couple were seen chatting outside.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Asked about Tkachuk and the verbal jousting with Nylander near the end of Game 4, Domi was nonplussed about the subject of chirping between teams.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Oystercatchers chirping and paddling their bright orange feet.—
Robin Catalano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
Verb
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What if automatic password hacking machines laugh in the face of your security efforts?—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Are the locals quietly laughing at us behind our backs?—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Advocacy organizations that defend immigrant rights such as the Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Finger Lakes Rapid Response Network have held workshops to teach immigrants about their legal rights and to discourage them from spreading panic with unverified reports.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The eight-episode whodunit, from Shonda Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, is set in the halls of the White House, where the death of one of its East Wing employees during a state dinner party triggers panic.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Witnesses said the customer complained about his order to a female employee working at the Checkers window and asked to talk to a manager several times, investigators wrote in the report.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
26 May 2025
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Reopen Scripps Coastal Reserve first, talk later This letter was sent to California Coastal Commission enforcement staff counsel Andrew Willis, with a copy to the La Jolla Light.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Jimmy Miller, who remains the most connected man in the sport, tweeted about a possible merger way back in January 2025, having heard rumblings of a merger from one of his many sources.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The 62-year-old Netflix star tweeted a screengrab of People’s article on Tuesday, detailing the president’s move and seeking his own pardon.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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“Twitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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