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
Toward the end of the play, the once-effervescent Delia writhes in excruciating pain after a bone marrow transplant.
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The crowd at American Airlines Center in Dallas grew quiet after Hendricks collapsed to the floor midway through the third quarter, writhing in pain as his right leg jutted out from his body at a gruesome angle.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Shohei Ohtani was on the ground, writhing in pain after he was caught stealing second base in the seventh inning.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The crowd at American Airlines Center in Dallas grew quiet after Hendricks collapsed to the floor midway through the third quarter, writhing in pain as his right leg jutted out from his body at a gruesome angle.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Shohei Ohtani was on the ground, writhing in pain after he was caught stealing second base in the seventh inning.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writhe
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Sailing to Byzantium weaves a dialogue between the works of Greek artist Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) and the hHammam’s rich historical and cultural heritage.Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Movies Review: ‘Madame Web’ weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it Feb. 13, 2024 Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pediatric dentist must use his or her unique expertise to make split-second decisions when a six-year-old child is squirming in the chair.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Goode: At this point, Zuckerberg is squirming in his seat.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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The biggest concern postgame was Williams’ ankle, which got twisted up at the end of the game.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Move your body in peculiar shapes, bring your arms above your head or twist at odd degrees.Margaret Cirino, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Low-voltage emissions cause the prey to involuntarily twitch.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Locals twitched at their curtains and looked outside.James Horncastle, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
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Business and politics have long been intricately entwined in Vietnam.Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meticulously entwined with the defining details of Mary’s case is a comprehensive history of the exploitation and mistreatment of Native people in North America.Joe Leydon, Variety, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recruiters advise paying attention to your facial and body language and refraining from slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake that can convey a lack of confidence.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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In the background, Endrick listened nervously to Perez, fidgeting and rubbing his hands together.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
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Prep Potatoes In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion with reserved bacon drippings, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump and his legal team want the conviction tossed, citing a variety of factors including their claim that he is shielded by presidential immunity.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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