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.
Examples of fidget with in a Sentence
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He can be seen ringing the doorbell of Fuentes’ Berwyn, Ill., home and fidgeting with the doorknob.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The nerves were building as the two sat opposite one another at a tall bistro table, and Moore couldn't stop fidgeting with her slip-on shoes.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The interpreter, too stunned to reply, nervously fidgeted with her bag.
—Jacques Audiard, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The nerves were building as the two sat opposite one another at a tall bistro table, and Moore couldn't stop fidgeting with her slip-on shoes.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The interpreter, too stunned to reply, nervously fidgeted with her bag.
—Jacques Audiard, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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“Fidget with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fidget%20with. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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