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as in to twitch
to make jerky or restless movements
a pediatrician's waiting room full of squiggling toddlers
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Recent Examples of squiggle
The right-hand detour into VIR's inner loop comes up quickly, but the Sapphire's humongous 10-piston front brake calipers squeeze trackworthy carbon-ceramic rotors to haul this cruise missile smartly down to turn-in speed without a hint of squirm or squiggle.
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Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 26 Mar. 2023
Democrats who control the legislature have adopted a map with lines that squiggle snake-like across the state to swoop up Democratic voters and relegate Republicans to a few districts.
—chicagotribune.com, 10 Nov. 2021
Squiggly Monster had his many eyes on the prize, but just couldn’t squiggle his way to a win.
—Andrea Towers, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2021
Glass noodles squiggle in the mix for a little snap.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2021
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Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 26 Mar. 2023
Democrats who control the legislature have adopted a map with lines that squiggle snake-like across the state to swoop up Democratic voters and relegate Republicans to a few districts.
—chicagotribune.com, 10 Nov. 2021
Squiggly Monster had his many eyes on the prize, but just couldn’t squiggle his way to a win.
—Andrea Towers, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2021
Glass noodles squiggle in the mix for a little snap.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squiggle
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As the omen begins to descend onto Karen’s house, the hairs of the mermaids’ arms stand up; their scales twitch in fear.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2024
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Not the American economy, which twitched from panic to triumph to panic and, in 1907, had to be bailed out with private funds from Morgan and his associates.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2024
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Peters scribbled his scoop on X and the update exploded, generating more than 3M views.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Cookbook collectors are well acquainted with the wisdom hidden on a faded page or scribbled on old recipe cards used for bookmarks.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Acknowledge Vulnerabilities Vulnerability often hides behind subtle cues, such as a hesitant tone, fidgeting hands, or a shift in demeanor, signaling feelings of uncertainty, fear, or self-consciousness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
26 Nov. 2024
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Recruiters advise paying attention to your facial and body language and refraining from slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake that can convey a lack of confidence.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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Knock prepares for his master's arrival by scrawling magical, occult symbols all over his prison walls, while the city prays for mercy that never comes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Cut-out paper characters scrawl their names onto their body parts so that their parents might be able to identify them in the aftermath of a bombing.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2025
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DiVincenzo stood in place for a brief period after the horn sounded, tossing his arms up once more.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2025
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Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric not just at Canada but also at other U.S. allies, with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended to the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal.—
Jim Morris,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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Stars hit the exits as newsroom leaders squirm Executive Editor Matt Murray and Editorial Page Editor David Shipley repeatedly find themselves in difficult positions.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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Jack eventually saves Santa and defeats Oogie by unraveling his cloth, revealing a squirming pile of insects.—
Mike Miller,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Previously the two were able to disable brakes, honk the horn, jerk the seat belt, and control the steering wheel using a laptop in the back of both a Toyota Prius and Ford Escape.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
28 Dec. 2024
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Dad nodded his approval again and the kid did as instructed, reflexively jerking his hand away as the starter began to churn the 117-cubic inch motor.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Smoke contains microscopic particles known as PM 2.5 because the PM (particulate matter) measures 2.5 microns or less—small enough to easily wiggle its way into our lungs and then into our bloodstreams.—
Kylie Mohr,
WIRED,
4 Jan. 2025
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To start, hold the plant’s stems with one hand and use your other hand to wiggle the pot free using a gentle, twisting and lifting motion.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Squiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squiggle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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