as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the baby wiggled in her sleep
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Recent Examples of wiggle
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Not fast enough and doesn’t have enough wiggle to be able to really get by you at that level.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
The boy wiggled into the tube and grabbed my hands.
—Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Verb
On stage, the cues may be as simple as a hand gesture, or a wiggle of the hips.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Not fast enough and doesn’t have enough wiggle to be able to really get by you at that level.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Noun
But the Angels’ bullpen continued to do what is needed as Connor Brogdon wiggled his way out of a bumpy ride in the eighth thanks to a sliding catch in right field by Soler.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 11 June 2025
The boy wiggled into the tube and grabbed my hands.
—Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggle
Verb
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Drone footage obtained by Brazilian outlet TV Brasil EBC appeared to show Marins sitting in the grey sand conscious and fidgeting.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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In your experience, do people fidget to purposely get non-conclusive results?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Smoothies can be another good way to get the hydration and electrolyte benefits of fruit in a cold and sweet treat that spares you the heavy sugar and dairy hit of ice cream or a milk shake.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 July 2025
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The big question, though, is how the art stays permanent when a simple shake of the device erases the image on the gray screen.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This is why after a snake is killed, its body will still twitch and move around, and why its head can still bite.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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At times, Woods reminds me of 2025 Cleveland Browns first-rounder Mason Graham, with the quickness and twitch to play just about anywhere along a defensive front and the power/hand speed to be a three-down weapon at either spot inside.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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And all those passengers squirming around makes driving more difficult because of the constantly changing weight balance.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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Not only do these votes make individual Republicans squirm, but they can be used for attack ads when a senator is up for reelection.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The tricks and fancy flicks of Rio Ngumoha offer a glimpse into the future at Liverpool.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Throughout the ’90s, Bollea starred in low-budget films such as holiday comedy Santa With Muscles and action flick The Ultimate Weapon.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Don't toss your wine corks—put them to use in your garden!—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Just pulse the fillet in a food processor until finely chopped, then toss it with fresh, whole-wheat breadcrumbs (made in the same processor), as well as ginger, garlic, scallion and cilantro.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Words like bully, arrogant, tyrant, and jerk often top the list.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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What once sat blank and unmoving begins to flow and creak and jerk beneath its own weight.—
Laura Poppick
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Amos twisted Ross's thick hair into a soft yet structured abstract shape, wrapping it in what may very well be fishnet stockings in vivid teal hue.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
16 July 2025
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Her bright pink lips were twisted into the shape of a scream.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
16 July 2025
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“Wiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiggle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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