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tweeting

v.
B1 Intermediate UK //twˈiːtɪŋ// tweet·ing

v. to post short messages or updates on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter). You use this when you share news, opinions, or photos online.

v. to publish a short text-based message on a microblogging platform. Transitive when referring to the content posted; intransitive when referring to the act of posting.


SIMPLE

She is tweeting about the new movie.

CONTEXTUAL

The mayor started tweeting daily updates to keep residents informed during the storm.

COMPLEX

Politicians often tweet carefully crafted statements to shape public opinion before the morning news cycle begins.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive when followed by the content (e.g., 'tweet a link') and intransitive when standing alone (e.g., 'she tweets often').

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