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Recent Examples of twiddle
But having twiddled his thumbs since leaving Manchester United in 2023, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
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Phil Hay, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
Time is of the essence, though, so don’t just sit back on your couch twiddling your thumbs.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Adding women's football to a simulation as complex as Football Manager isn’t as simple as adding team and player names and twiddling with the graphics.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The kids on the school bus are all twiddling away at their handheld Mattel Electronic Football games and the Health-Ed teacher spends much of the period before lunch inveighing against the dangers of Quaaludes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Phil Hay, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
Time is of the essence, though, so don’t just sit back on your couch twiddling your thumbs.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Adding women's football to a simulation as complex as Football Manager isn’t as simple as adding team and player names and twiddling with the graphics.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The kids on the school bus are all twiddling away at their handheld Mattel Electronic Football games and the Health-Ed teacher spends much of the period before lunch inveighing against the dangers of Quaaludes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twiddle
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Equipped with a flip-up brush and crevice tool as well as a rotating nozzle, the vacuum is compact enough to get into just about any tight space.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Xiaomi 15 Ultra Acts Like A Camera In all this, your index finger can reach four physical controls: two buttons, a jog dial, and a rotating dial.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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More News: Ty Dillon Reveals What Went Wrong at Atlanta Cup Series Race Cindric retaliated with a right-rear hook on Dillon, which led to Dillon's car spinning wildly.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Two window washers on a scaffolding outside a Columbus Circle high-rise in Midtown Friday became detached from the facade and began swaying and spinning uncontrollably in the high winds, FDNY officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Baby Cora entered the world just 10 minutes after her mom was wheeled into the nurse’s office, weighing 5 lbs., 4 oz.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article A day after finalizing a trade for an offensive lineman who worked previously with new coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears are wheeling and dealing again.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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But to Spoelstra, the mere option at times creates an almost unsightly spectacle, with players constantly twirling their fingers in the air, the gesture utilized by coaches to signal the call for a review.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Guthrie also included a video of Mila and Vale dancing and twirling around at the party, as well as solo shots of both mother-daughter duos.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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McRae showcased the song inside a white box fitted with a revolving floor and spotlight.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The filing also details amendments to revolving promissory note agreements with principal stockholders, extending maturity dates and increasing maximum principal indebtedness.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Barbie’s birthday on March 9, when the iconic doll will turn 66.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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And Culture-Sharing Profit-sharing turns a company’s success into a shared achievement, aligning talent interest with an organization's long-term goals.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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As if on cue, the closed front door suddenly swings wide open on its own.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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For the afterparty, Lisa swung in the complete opposite direction in a curve-hugging Schiaparelli number with a pinstripe bodice and pleated white skirt.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Whether rolling solo or joining all-women travel groups, women jet-setters are making moves, and the travel industry has taken notice.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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After rolling, these end up being about 2 inches in diameter.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Twiddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twiddle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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