1
as in weaved
to cause to twine about one another
tends to writhe his fingers together when he's nervous or upset
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as in twitched
to make jerky or restless movements
writhing in pain from his injuries
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tossed
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Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Grab a cozy velvet throw with a reversible fleece side that will look great tossed over your couch and keep you warm during chilly winter nights.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Writhed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/writhed. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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