as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the baby wiggled in her sleep
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Recent Examples of wiggle
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
When putting stress on the Switch 2 by holding the entire unit by the Joy-Con, there was wiggle there that wasn’t present when the Dbrand grip wasn’t installed.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
As that magnet rotates, the filament likewise wiggles back and forth, making its way through the urinary tract by pushing off against its inner walls.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Simply hold a zinnia stem between two fingers (about 5 inches below the flower) and give it a wiggle.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
When putting stress on the Switch 2 by holding the entire unit by the Joy-Con, there was wiggle there that wasn’t present when the Dbrand grip wasn’t installed.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
His body wiggles with excitement, signaling his tail is wagging.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
As that magnet rotates, the filament likewise wiggles back and forth, making its way through the urinary tract by pushing off against its inner walls.
—New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggle
Verb
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Applause intermingled with tears as the families of the Camp Mystic campers and counselors looked on, many with small children fidgeting in their Sunday-best attire behind the governor.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Weaver recalled a recent moment with her youngest daughter, Hadley, describing how the 6-year-old began to fidget and lose focus toward the end of a homework assignment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There are dessert items such as frozen custard, shakes, malts and other seasonal items.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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When Russell extended his hand for a shake in the closing moments, Perkins Johnson did not return the favor, instead asking him where his reports were.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones’ raw traits have always been jaw-dropping — a 6-foot-6 defensive end who can combine an edge rusher’s twitch with an interior lineman’s power.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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Koberidze opens with a montage of cats, foot traffic, street dogs twitching in their sleep, statues and trees casting long shadows across buildings.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bake in preheated oven until filling is just set with a slight jiggle in center, 20 to 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But the Rockies, as is their wont, made the Padres squirm, belting 14 hits, including a solo home run by Mickey Moniak in the ninth off Robert Suarez.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Lanthimos and cinematographer Robbie Ryan stage and shoot said home invasion like a Jacques Tati sequence — that is to say, from an amused, ironic distance that watches humans squirm and scramble without intervention.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lukas Weese Shot of the day Jannik Sinner saves a break point with a flick of the wrists and a sharp angle.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Next, Harvey posted a captionless photo of Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz in their 2006 film Bandidas — a Western action flick set in 19th century Mexico.—
Nathan Vinson,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, amid the federal overhaul, Morgan fears the VA will toss aside her family and other families' cases.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hughes noted that New York has a handful of packages prepared for the rookie and could toss him out there in certain situations Week 1.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cianfrance supplies a real jerk of a manager in Peter Dinklage’s Mitch, on whom Jeffrey spies by setting up baby monitors in the back office.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Imagine smoky jerk chicken cooked to perfection on an open-flame at a roadside shack, beckoning you to stop by for a mouthwatering bite.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Wiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiggle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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