jerked around

Definition of jerked aroundnext
past tense of jerk around

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jerked around
Verb
  • But Cepeda and Petro on Sunday night sowed doubt in the result and claimed — so far without evidence — that hundreds of thousands of votes were manipulated and that foreign actors interfered with the result.
    Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
  • This person set him up and was manipulated in many ways.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The Chinese have been broug ht here to work on railroads, to work on farms and they were mistreated.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • LaFaive felt that Goodman had been fundamentally mistreated, particularly in the wake of a defining tragedy.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.
    Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
  • Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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“Jerked around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jerked%20around. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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