fidget with
phrasal verb
fidgeted with; fidgeting with; fidgets with
: to move or handle (something) with the hands and fingers in a nervous way
He was fidgeting with his tie before the presentation.
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While the audio was often sharp, the videos were erratic, treating jurors to a lengthy view of the drop ceiling in Madigan’s law office and a close-up look at Solis’ hands fidgeting with a napkin.
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Suspicions were reportedly aroused when a test-taker was seen repeatedly fidgeting with their glasses frames, according to one source briefed on the probe.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
As both sides wait for the traditional pre-match handshake, Tonali fidgets with his socks and looks at the ground.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Have a creative impromptu brainstorm, fidget with something, play with your food — anything to get out of the grind.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Try not to loosen or fidget with the tourniquet once it's been applied.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Lovato straightened her dress and fidgeted with her notes.
—Alden Woods, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
In the courtroom while awaiting the jurors, Elders maintained a stoic face and fidgeted with a blank index card.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024
Barrois fidgeted with clay, aluminum foil, phone wires, even old chewing gum pulled from the bottom of church pews, twisting each material into tiny drivers for his cars.
—Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Suspicions were reportedly aroused when a test-taker was seen repeatedly fidgeting with their glasses frames, according to one source briefed on the probe.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
As both sides wait for the traditional pre-match handshake, Tonali fidgets with his socks and looks at the ground.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Have a creative impromptu brainstorm, fidget with something, play with your food — anything to get out of the grind.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Try not to loosen or fidget with the tourniquet once it's been applied.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Aug. 2024
Lovato straightened her dress and fidgeted with her notes.
—Alden Woods, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2024
In the courtroom while awaiting the jurors, Elders maintained a stoic face and fidgeted with a blank index card.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024
Barrois fidgeted with clay, aluminum foil, phone wires, even old chewing gum pulled from the bottom of church pews, twisting each material into tiny drivers for his cars.
—Julia Carmel Jessica Lehrman, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Fidget with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fidget%20with. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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