as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
okay, buster, the jig is up
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as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the mother could tell that her little boy had to use the bathroom because he was jigging
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Recent Examples of jig
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
One of his bestsellers is erotic folk art jigs that were made by soldiers in the world wars.
—Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
Trolling or casting to shallower depths will work in the spring and fall, and anglers also can jig for mackinaws through the ice.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Look at Tom’s little jig at gaining a protective shield after that first challenge.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025
One of his bestsellers is erotic folk art jigs that were made by soldiers in the world wars.
—Sandy Sanchez, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
When jigging, for example, a 5 1/2- to 6 ½-foot medium-light-power fast-action spinning rod, with spinning reel filled with 6- to 8-pound-test braid is most common.
—David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
Trolling or casting to shallower depths will work in the spring and fall, and anglers also can jig for mackinaws through the ice.
—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jig
Noun
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The idea of doctors posing as podcasters to make men more suggestible is already a winner, but the language the doctors employ to complete the ruse ratchets up the comedy.—
Joe Berkowitz,
Vulture,
26 Jan. 2025
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Is this to maintain the ruse of amateurism to go along with the players’ professed allegiance to and love of this particular university, however temporary?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some studies found that fidgeting throughout the day may burn up to 10 times more calories than sitting still.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rosenkrantz is played in the two-hander by Rebecca Hall with warmth and humor and a physical ease that makes Linda much more centered and self-contained than Whishaw’s chain-smoking, often fidgeting Peter.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, Reardon tossed the case against Mario Juarez, the longtime political operative and twice-failed Oakland City Council candidate who claimed to have been the target of an extortion scheme by Price.—
Jakob Rodgers,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Something similar happened to Lindon’s recreation of a Picasso painting: His hand twitched, tearing the work to pieces.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, dogs who love running might be twitching their paws while dreaming.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Tesla doesn’t have that collaborative aspect and will shut off if the driver jerks the wheel.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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There are numerous moments where she is lost in a dream or a memory before suddenly jerking awake, often too clearly delineating the boundaries in a film ostensibly about its main character’s delusions.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The doctor said that on a Friday night several weeks ago, a patient came in after a heart attack, and a heart assist device was placed on the patient through the groin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Keep devices no closer than 20 to 28 inches from their eyes.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, another reader emphasized that the pot wasn’t hers to toss.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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In two spring training starts, the righty has tossed three innings without allowing a run.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Jig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jig. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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