1
as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
tends to writhe his fingers together when he's nervous or upset
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as in to squirm
to make jerky or restless movements
writhing in pain from his injuries
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Recent Examples of writhe
Green Bay was especially effective with its pass rush up the middle Sunday, swarming Matthew Stafford, sacking him three times and repeatedly leveling hits that left him writhing on the turf.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Le Normand, a regular in Atlético’s defense and a Spanish international, fell straight to the ground and immediately writhed in pain.
—David Close, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Alice draws a circle around Lilia uttering some sort of incantation as Patti LuPone’s witch writhes on the floor in her glittery jump suit and orange coat.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
After writhing in pain on the field, Love had to be assisted off.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Le Normand, a regular in Atlético’s defense and a Spanish international, fell straight to the ground and immediately writhed in pain.
—David Close, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Alice draws a circle around Lilia uttering some sort of incantation as Patti LuPone’s witch writhes on the floor in her glittery jump suit and orange coat.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
After writhing in pain on the field, Love had to be assisted off.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writhe
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Treasures from Johnny’s frequent trips to Mexico are also woven into the design.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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Vigilance needs to become second nature, and the ability to quickly verify and respond to potential threats must be woven into your company's DNA.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Seated at a table, each tribe was presented with a bowl of live, squirming grubs in dirt.Emily Nussbaum, Vulture, 5 July 2024
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Bacteria and other small creatures squirming inside bodies often have to propel themselves through thick, viscous environments.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2024
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Wash the Silicone Tips and Mesh If your buds have silicone tips, twist them off and wash them with rubbing alcohol or soapy water.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Just look at how she got caught out twisting things that Jenna said about Jessel.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Fans especially loved when Samantha would wrinkle her nose and twitch, activating her magic.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Signs that your pup is in their REM phase of sleep include paw twitching, change in breathing, eye flickering, whimpering, barking, body twitching, and tail swishing.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Human and puppet limbs are entwined, and there is a sense, both comforting and disconcerting, of a group-individual, like the shadowy figures who merge with the dark in Goya’s Black Paintings.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Chocolate and peanut butter are forever entwined thanks to fan-favorite candy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Movements should be purposeful and calm, avoiding fidgeting, which can project anxiety or lack of control.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hands that had never fidgeted were suddenly restless, moving back and forth.Sage Mehta, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
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On to the nominees: Marley Alcantara, Pittsburg football: Alcantara tossed two touchdown passes and ran for a third as Pittsburg wrapped up a 9-1 regular season with a big win over rival Antioch.Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Keith punctuated her performance by tossing a 7-yard touchdown to Hannah Kim off a double pass on fourth down.Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Your limbs, or even your entire upper body, may jerk or thrash in the process.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yanking a zipper shut is more likely to break teeth or jerk the slider off the track.Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Writhe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writhe. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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