as in fidgety
making jerky or restless movements
examining the twitchy little poodle was a challenge for the vet
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Recent Examples of twitchy
Overall, Green is a twitchy athlete with the burst and body control to win one-on-one as a pass rusher and set a violent edge in the run game.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Morrison is a twitchy corner with good instincts who could start on the boundary in Seattle.
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—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Both, along with Terry’s unstable but techie smart ex-husband (Guy Pearce, getting all twitchy) are still grieving Becca (also played by Kruger), who died of cancer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
The markets are still twitchy, the volatility has crept higher over the last three months, and option prices are reflecting that.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Morrison is a twitchy corner with good instincts who could start on the boundary in Seattle.
53.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Both, along with Terry’s unstable but techie smart ex-husband (Guy Pearce, getting all twitchy) are still grieving Becca (also played by Kruger), who died of cancer.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2025
The markets are still twitchy, the volatility has crept higher over the last three months, and option prices are reflecting that.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twitchy
Adjective
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Many young children will be fidgety sitting at a desk for a long period of time, so this can help.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
25 July 2024
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Karinchak, who is notoriously fidgety on the mound, was charged with a ball on an 0-2 count to the Mariners’ J.P. Crawford.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2023
Adjective
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Local fans were also upset at how ticketing was organised, with empty seats in temporary stands at their Montilivi ground for most games.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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When the Eaton and Palisades fires sparked in January — respectively the second- and third-most destructive in California history — familiarity, friend groups and routines were upset for Emory and many of her peers.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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However, because the pool was shallow, Lisberg was less worried.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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There are signs that some in Israel are worried about the consequences of its actions in Gaza.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The price of gold tends to move when markets get nervous – and so does the gold.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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It should also be noted that Demings is more than a little nervous right now about making any public promises about helping to finance a baseball stadium.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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In the novel’s historical re-creation, is there an anxious note to Americans now losing themselves in accommodation?—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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An inaccurate diagnosis might lead to unnecessary or risky treatment, and a false positive can cause stress by requiring additional tests and anxious waits for results.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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As the second round neared its latter stages, Coen became antsy.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Most avalanche accidents happen on the first sunny day after a storm when people get antsy and disregard red flags.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Twitchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitchy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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