Revolve and Twist

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Revolve

Revolve verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

Usage example: the salesclerk revolved the glass display case so I could see the watchbands on the reverse side

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Twist is a synonym for revolve in movement topic. In some cases you can use "Twist" instead a verb "Revolve", when it comes to topics like turn, rotate.

Twist

Twist verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

Usage example: twisted my wrist around to stretch it

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Revolve is a synonym for twist in movement topic. You can use "Revolve" instead a verb "Twist", if it concerns topics such as pivot, turn.

Nearby Words: twisted, twisting, twister, twisty

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power	revolve power	twist power
kind	revolve kind	twist kind
place	revolve place	twist place
time	revolve time	twist time
Other words: concept, powers, sisters, friendships.

Both words in one sentence

The stories of Australian children's writer Paul Jennings often revolve around this trope — each has a Twist Ending which (however disturbing or disgusting) follows logically from the established rules of an item's or character's special power.

Source: Magic A Is Magic A

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