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as in fidgets
to make jerky or restless movements
the dog twitched in her sleep
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as in jerks
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
the rabbit twitched its nose
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Recent Examples of twitches
Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Some devices, for example, track eye movements or other small muscle twitches to let users select words from a screen.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Persistent muscle twitches Everyone’s muscles twitch from time to time, usually at various locations.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Some devices, for example, track eye movements or other small muscle twitches to let users select words from a screen.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitches
Verb
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The man fidgets, shifts around in his seat and fixates on Zarutska before pulling out a small knife and striking her multiple times around her neck.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ross’s video does not show if the SUV made contact with him, as the camera angle jerks up to the sky.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To compensate for winter’s period of lean rations, however, flatties gorge in spring to ease their wake-up hunger pangs and again in fall to gain weight like bears preparing for hibernation.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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Cristina and her husband, Gary, have been cooking Argentinian cuisine there for 25 years, easing hunger pangs of celebrities, local legends and average consumers alike.—
Jenna Thompson
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The work converts planetary tremors into image and sound.—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
10 June 2026
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The shaking was also felt in South Dadeland, where at least one building was evacuated after tremors were reported inside.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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When Brian and Murtagh report that Dougal offended the Grants and Colum had to promise Ellen’s hand to appease the situation, Lord Lovat squirms.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Like a false note on an out-of-tune piano, a clunky verb, a sentence without rhythm, yanks the reader out the flow of the work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Maden takes thee wine bottle from him and the officers reach for his wrists but Brown resists and yanks his arms back, the video shows.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wood said the bear’s claws had opened her son’s upper-right lip and nostril, requiring stitches.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Taylor Swift made a surprise New Heights cameo that had the podcast's live audience in stitches.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Also on the menu is ice cream, sundaes, cookies a la mode, cookie sundaes, cookie ice cream sandwiches, shakes, and different seasonal creations throughout the year.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Now it’s found in a wide range of foods including shakes, bars, snacks, coffee, cereal, and dairy.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Twitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitches. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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