as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the baby wiggled in her sleep
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Recent Examples of wiggle
Jay Paris, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Later in the game, Adebayo gave Pacers forward Obi Toppin fits as Toppin tried to wiggle for a basket.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
The undrafted rookie Asante, a St. Peter’s Prep product from Franklin Township, N.J., looked like a smooth playmaker with some wiggle at receiver while playing with the reserves this spring.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
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Verb
The biggest jam King wiggled from came in the third inning as Michael Harris and Marcell Ozuna reached on singles with two outs.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Later in the game, Adebayo gave Pacers forward Obi Toppin fits as Toppin tried to wiggle for a basket.
—James Jackson, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Few activities get out the wiggles and get the heart pumping more effectively (or enjoyably) than jumping.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024
The undrafted rookie Asante, a St. Peter’s Prep product from Franklin Township, N.J., looked like a smooth playmaker with some wiggle at receiver while playing with the reserves this spring.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggle
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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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Superimposed on the clip is the U.S. Geological Survey's shake map of the Dec. 5 event in northern California.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Used to supplement a balanced diet, a shake can help satisfy your daily protein requirement and provide the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle mass or simply recover better.Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 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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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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Earthquake, the year’s other high profile disaster flick, finished No. 5 (with $79,700,000 million).Marc Berman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The action flick’s ensemble cast includes Chris Violette, Ish Morris, Bobby Daniels and Devonte Lewis.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 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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The processing fee is absolutely not going to the part-time delivery person, but, rather, to a rich jerk who is golfing right now.Meghana Indurti, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
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Also, your character’s supposed to be kind of a jerk.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Dec. 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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“Wiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiggle. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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