twitches 1 of 2

verb

Definition of twitchesnext
present tense third-person singular of twitch
1
as in fidgets
to make jerky or restless movements the dog twitched in her sleep

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as in jerks
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion the rabbit twitched its nose

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twitches

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noun

plural of twitch
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as in contractions

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as in tremors

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  1. tremors
  2. tosses
  3. palpitations
Noun
  • During those five days, lava flows came down the volcano along with small seismic tremors.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Though more may have been infected without attracting the attention of owners or veterinarians, the ones that did often suffered terrible neurological symptoms like tremors, seizures and blindness.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of tremors
Verb
  • Some lay them flat, others hang them up, and the last set tosses them into a bin.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tosses
Noun
  • Signs of low magnesium levels include nausea and vomiting, fatigue, headaches, muscle cramps, decreased appetite, poor sleep, and heart palpitations.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Consuming too much caffeine could lead to symptoms like heart palpitations, high blood pressure, and anxiety.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of palpitations
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