as in to twitch
to make jerky or restless movements
small children are likely to fidget in church
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Recent Examples of fidget
Each chair is equipped with an exercise band around the legs to allow children to kick and fidget safely while sitting.
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
As the court moved to watch the KSTU-TV segment, Tyler Robinson appeared to begin fidgeting, with one of his hands moving and rubbing his fingers back and forth.
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Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Across the globe, engineering and product development leaders are fidgeting outside the CEO's office, preparing to discuss departmental goals for 2026.
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Leon Lauritsen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
When fastened, the zippers are locked in place, and pickpockets would have to fidget for a moment to get the gadget undone, giving you time to react.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
As the court moved to watch the KSTU-TV segment, Tyler Robinson appeared to begin fidgeting, with one of his hands moving and rubbing his fingers back and forth.
—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Across the globe, engineering and product development leaders are fidgeting outside the CEO's office, preparing to discuss departmental goals for 2026.
—
Leon Lauritsen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2026
When fastened, the zippers are locked in place, and pickpockets would have to fidget for a moment to get the gadget undone, giving you time to react.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fidget
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fidget
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There is something cultish about that idea — the player who tends not to start but has the knack to appear later on with antennae twitching, ready to seize the day and alter the course of a match.
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Leon Stetson was allegedly twitching, so officers moved him away from Carrie Stetson and started to render medical aid.
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With the contact patch sliding and squirming, the brakes had less to work with—and the car took just enough extra distance to end in an impact.
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Unless your companion could use a hand or is traveling with young kids (in the latter case, if this person also happens to be your spouse or partner, really not cool to leave them with the stroller, diaper bag, squirming kids).
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Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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Watching their relationship devolve (never more so than when their sperm donor, a rakish, motorcycle-driving restaurant owner played by Mark Ruffalo, enters the scene) is most definitely a tear-jerking experience, as is the film’s final scene.
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Some were petty — like Reese committing a foul against Clark, then jerking her head back, impersonating Clark as a flopper.
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Hinges There is a good chance your baby will often fiddle around with their sunglasses.
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The contract model means that when Congress fiddles, it isn’t impacted.
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Their wide toe box leaves plenty of room to wiggle your toes or wear thick socks.
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Sizing is especially important with slip-on shoes to ensure your foot doesn’t wiggle around.
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“Fidget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fidget. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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