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
In the film, Depp’s Ellen violently writhes during Orlok’s perverse subconscious visits to her, and her filmmaker was determined to use as little CGI as possible for these demanding sequences.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Young Mohammed, peppered with shrapnel, writhing in agony in a makeshift hospital.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
As Tinashe writhed, jumped and danced around the room, her fans did the same, albeit on the dance floor.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
Then, Rocky’s girlfriend Adrian, who has just entered the arena to see Rocky at his worst, writhing in pain on the canvas.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Young Mohammed, peppered with shrapnel, writhing in agony in a makeshift hospital.
—Ian Pannell, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
As Tinashe writhed, jumped and danced around the room, her fans did the same, albeit on the dance floor.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 14 Nov. 2024
Then, Rocky’s girlfriend Adrian, who has just entered the arena to see Rocky at his worst, writhing in pain on the canvas.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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This means weaving compelling narratives around the numbers, bringing the human impact of inclusion to life.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Penn State’s quarterback weaved through the depths of Hard Rock Stadium, stepping over the heaps of blue and gold confetti that paved the way to Notre Dame’s locker room.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Stars hit the exits as newsroom leaders squirm Executive Editor Matt Murray and Editorial Page Editor David Shipley repeatedly find themselves in difficult positions.David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jack eventually saves Santa and defeats Oogie by unraveling his cloth, revealing a squirming pile of insects.Mike Miller, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Joao Pedro twisted an ankle in training on Wednesday, ruling him out of the cup tie and possibly longer depending on the results of a scan.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Be mindful of the different ways your mind can twist reality.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
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As the omen begins to descend onto Karen’s house, the hairs of the mermaids’ arms stand up; their scales twitch in fear.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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Not the American economy, which twitched from panic to triumph to panic and, in 1907, had to be bailed out with private funds from Morgan and his associates.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Holland, who is also an extension specialist for UW-Stevens Point's Center for Land Use Education, affiliated with UW-Madison's Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute, said not only does winter recreation make money for the state, it's also deeply entwined with the state's identity.Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Some may think of the fates of the Menendez brothers as inextricably entwined, but Los Angeles County Dist.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Acknowledge Vulnerabilities Vulnerability often hides behind subtle cues, such as a hesitant tone, fidgeting hands, or a shift in demeanor, signaling feelings of uncertainty, fear, or self-consciousness.Mark Travers, Forbes, 26 Nov. 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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DiVincenzo stood in place for a brief period after the horn sounded, tossing his arms up once more.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
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Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric not just at Canada but also at other U.S. allies, with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended to the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal.Jim Morris, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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Previously the two were able to disable brakes, honk the horn, jerk the seat belt, and control the steering wheel using a laptop in the back of both a Toyota Prius and Ford Escape.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Dad nodded his approval again and the kid did as instructed, reflexively jerking his hand away as the starter began to churn the 117-cubic inch motor.William Roberson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Writhe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writhe. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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