writhes

present tense third-person singular of writhe

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for writhes
Verb
  • Each track weaves together themes of resilience and triumph, forging a powerful connection with listeners who have faced their own adversities.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Following Black generational farmers in the American South, Seeds weaves intimate moments into a poetic tribute to legacy, land, and the enduring ties that bind family and community.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • As their relationship twists into abuse and control, Darya makes a daring escape — only to discover Sam has ordered her death.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When the Linguina Monograno all’Astice arrives, there are oohs and aahs as a waiter tosses the pasta in front of guests and finishes with a sprinkling of zest from a cedro, a large Italian citrus.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The second of those four TD tosses was the 250th of Mahomes’ career, and no quarterback in NFL history had reached that milestone in fewer games.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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