squiggle

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as in to scribble
to write or draw hastily or carelessly there are some illegible notes squiggled in the margins of the old book

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Recent Examples of squiggle The right-hand detour into VIR's inner loop comes up quickly, but the Sapphire's humongous 10-piston front brake calipers squeeze trackworthy carbon-ceramic rotors to haul this cruise missile smartly down to turn-in speed without a hint of squirm or squiggle. Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 26 Mar. 2023 Democrats who control the legislature have adopted a map with lines that squiggle snake-like across the state to swoop up Democratic voters and relegate Republicans to a few districts. chicagotribune.com, 10 Nov. 2021 Squiggly Monster had his many eyes on the prize, but just couldn’t squiggle his way to a win. Andrea Towers, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2021 Glass noodles squiggle in the mix for a little snap. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2021 See All Example Sentences for squiggle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squiggle
Verb
  • In the footage, the faceless android is seen suspended from the ceiling, its limbs twitching and moving in an unsettlingly human-like manner.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Something similar happened to Lindon’s recreation of a Picasso painting: His hand twitched, tearing the work to pieces.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • On his palm, faintly visible, were two sets of phone numbers scribbled with a ballpoint pen.
    Amitava Kumar, The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Among them were fan mail, scribbled lyrics, copies of reviews, and a long letter from a student at Boston University upset about the school’s cancellation of a 1987 Ramones concert.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Glancing away or fidgeting—Signals discomfort or disinterest.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Doing chores, playing with your kids and even fidgeting are all forms of NEAT.
    Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • For those with notes scrawled on both sides, be sure to find an album with clear pockets.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Form the sound of it, the trouble that Muse will cause is with a capital T, scrawled in gloppy blood.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Patrick Daley Thompson Supreme Court tosses convictions on 2 counts for former 11th Ward Ald.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
  • As Meghan Trainor herself might suggest, simplifying laundry day can now be as effortless — and stylish — as tossing a single sheet into the washer.
    WWD, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Joseph Quinn, the terrific British actor from A Quiet Place: Day One and Gladiator 2 (and our next Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps), spends the bulk of this picture squirming in torment, emitting ear-splitting noises from deep within the pits of hell.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The sixth episode of The White Lotus Season 3 has critics stunned—and in some cases, squirming—after a grim hour that pushed creator Mike White's pitch-black satire to new depths.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While there are a slew of ways to pleasure yourself depending on these three factors, there are some basic tips that can be a helpful starting point, like how to finger yourself and how to jerk off.
    Quispe López, Them, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Avoid jerking the valve or forcing it to turn, as this could cause the valve to break off.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The prosthetic is fully functional and can expressively wiggle at the tip with a tug of an extra long puppet string.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Your shoes should have a good amount of cushioning in the midsole, fit securely around the ankles and have a toe box with enough room to wiggle your toes.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025

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“Squiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squiggle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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