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as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the dog twitched in her sleep
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as in contraction
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Recent Examples of twitch
Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
But the Missouri was always a wild river twitching its bed from side to side across its flood plain.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The first symptom Marshall displayed as an infant was an eye twitch.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Through the scope, a polar bear twitched on the ice, 25 yards in front of me.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
But the Missouri was always a wild river twitching its bed from side to side across its flood plain.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
What isn't so familiar on this September day inside Wardpark Film and Television Studios in Scotland is the twitch in Balfe's brow.
—Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
The first symptom Marshall displayed as an infant was an eye twitch.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitch
Verb
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Saturday’s game is also being advertised an autism awareness night, offering earplugs, fidget toys and a sensory break area for fans who plan to attend.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Minimal but purposeful movement, avoiding fidgeting or excessive gestures, shows intention.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Don't jerk the steering wheel, as the overreaction can cause the vehicle to slide further or roll.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Giddey stopped, the ball cradled in his palm, shouting while jerking his hand in the rough direction of his intended pass.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s consistent with an overall contraction in the pool’s size during the past several decades.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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By practicing on a model that copies heart circulation and contraction, doctors can improve their technique for complex valve repairs before surgery.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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The cabin crew had just served breakfast when Dzafran Azmir felt the first tremor.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Woody Harrelson detailed Harrison Ford's accomplishments from the Actors Awards stage, the famously gruff actor seemed to squirm in his seat, somehow uncomfortable with praise even at the age of 83.—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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Substitute Nikolas Nartey completed the scoring in stoppage time with another deflected shot that squirmed in off the far post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This White House has also gone out of its way to slow or halt the development of solar and wind power, including multiple attempts to yank permits for offshore wind projects that have all been rejected by courts.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Grand Rapids yanked Sherlock with 44 seconds to play, and the extra man paid off as Jameson Duell scored 15 seconds later to tie the game and send it into overtime.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jagged sheets of tension and dissonance from Reichard and Masri get swept up in the mellow simplicity of her bending chords, and every twinge and twang brings a rush of feeling.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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Buying that morning coffee now comes with a slight eye twinge.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ones that have earned a rightful long-term place in my quiver are the ones that obsess over seam taping, stress test their zippers, and refine fabrication choices with rigorous field testing.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the last rusty leaves fell from the trees in the parks and historic piazzas, the birds swooped down, rummaging and pecking and shaking their feathers, then flew off again with quivers of delight.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Twitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitch. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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