as in trembling
a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side
the twitching of my cat's ears was a signal that I should stop petting her before she got any angrier
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as in fidgeting
to make jerky or restless movements
the dog twitched in her sleep
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as in jerking
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
the rabbit twitched its nose
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Noun
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These vehement vibrations could also be a bluff; some spiders make similar moves.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2025 -
Key components are validated against high temperatures and vibration to support reliable performance when conditions get tough.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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“Twitching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twitching. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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