as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the toddler squirmed the whole time we were in the waiting room
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Recent Examples of squirm
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 May 2025
This can prepare your body to safely move things without straining your spine, whether that be a bag of yard clippings, a squirming child, or a box of books.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 4 June 2025
His wire-to-wire tenacity made Benet squirm until the final split-second had ticked off the clock.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
But Carney squirmed a bit as Trump riffed on his contentious plan for the U.S. to gobble up Canada.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
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Noun
The prospect is fueling Democratic messaging against the bill — and making moderate Republicans and those in competitive districts squirm.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 May 2025
This can prepare your body to safely move things without straining your spine, whether that be a bag of yard clippings, a squirming child, or a box of books.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 4 June 2025
His wire-to-wire tenacity made Benet squirm until the final split-second had ticked off the clock.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
But Carney squirmed a bit as Trump riffed on his contentious plan for the U.S. to gobble up Canada.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirm
Verb
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In your experience, do people fidget to purposely get non-conclusive results?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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For weeks, Combs, 55, has maintained an attentive and easygoing presence inside a Manhattan federal courtroom — occasionally shaking his head, fidgeting in his seat or passing notes to his attorneys.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The fearful pup stepped out to greet her, his tail twitching—his first show of trust in a long time.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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So instead, designers tweaked certain details, like twitching nerves under his skin and the iridescence in his scales.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Up to 75 mph winds ripped down power lines, tossed trees onto roads and railroad tracks and forced businesses to close for the day.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Cleaning this quilt is a breeze—just toss it in the washing machine and tumble dry for a refresh.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Centre Court looked naked without line judges, but Fognini’s presence and touch filled the void and jerked the joie de vivre out of Alcaraz’s racket.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Patrick Walle’s horn solo up top sounded suspended in time, before an increasingly feral orchestra jerked us back to street level.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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For 48 hours, Woodhouse couldn't even wiggle a toe and was completely paralyzed on the right side.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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McClure heard the sounds of the crying deer, then wiggled the fawn from the fence to reunite it with its mother, the video shows.—
Mike Stunson
July 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Life’s hard enough, and if facial fiddling is music to your ears, have at it.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
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The fiddling pays off when the fresh herb vinaigrette dresses a mix of Iceberg lettuce and one of the mixed greens combos sold in the marketplace.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Muncy writhed on the ground in obvious pain before being helped to the clubhouse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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On damp nights, when the wind dies down and the temperature is just so, the fields fairly writhe with the pale, glistening constituents of Lumbricus terrestris surfacing from the depths to feed and mate.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Wires were seen submerged in pooling water across the floor and high winds made the floor and walls of the facility’s tents tremble, reporter video from CNN affiliate Spectrum News 13 showed.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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The sound is electronic and rhythmically driven; the singing trembles with desire and confusion.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
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“Squirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirm. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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