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squirming

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verb

present participle of squirm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squirming
Verb
  • After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Life’s hard enough, and if facial fiddling is music to your ears, have at it.
    Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The fiddling pays off when the fresh herb vinaigrette dresses a mix of Iceberg lettuce and one of the mixed greens combos sold in the marketplace.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Squirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squirming. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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