French twists

noun

plural of French twist
as in upsweeps

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  1. pugs
  2. conks
  3. crops
Noun
  • Short-muzzle breeds like pugs and bull dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke, as are older dogs, overweight dogs and dogs with medical conditions, according to Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.
    — Eva Flowe June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of pugs
Noun
  • Fungal problems are common and some produce the mushroom growths called conks along limbs.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Definition of conks
Noun
  • The crops don’t magically spring from the ground because someone has watched a YouTube video about regenerative agriculture.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • These crops have fewer pests, or where needed, they can be picked off or treated with natural insecticides.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of crops
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“French twists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/French%20twists. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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