as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
the baby wiggled in her sleep
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Recent Examples of wiggle
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Not fast enough and doesn’t have enough wiggle to be able to really get by you at that level.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Mike Stunson
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
But every now and then, one of those drunken fireflies wiggles back over toward the plate, the strike zone, dodging a hitter’s swing and landing safely, right where it was meant to be.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Verb
On stage, the cues may be as simple as a hand gesture, or a wiggle of the hips.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Not fast enough and doesn’t have enough wiggle to be able to really get by you at that level.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Noun
McClure heard the sounds of the crying deer, then wiggled the fawn from the fence to reunite it with its mother, the video shows.
—Mike Stunson
july 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
But every now and then, one of those drunken fireflies wiggles back over toward the plate, the strike zone, dodging a hitter’s swing and landing safely, right where it was meant to be.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wiggle
Verb
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Drone footage obtained by Brazilian outlet TV Brasil EBC appeared to show Marins sitting in the grey sand conscious and fidgeting.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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In your experience, do people fidget to purposely get non-conclusive results?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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And after decades of Dairy Kastle fandom, Trice now gets to see the magic behind those soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes and savory snacks such as a vegan hot dog, pulled pork sandwich or taco-in-a-bag.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Besides custard, sundaes, shakes, malts and sodas, Kopp's has burgers and sandwiches ― Kopp's also named one of the 20 best places for cheeseburger by Yelp Elites.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Buzzing, tingling, burning, twitching, itching or pain, along with a sensation of arousal.—
Linda Carroll,
NBC news,
6 July 2025
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The fearful pup stepped out to greet her, his tail twitching—his first show of trust in a long time.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Verb
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And all those passengers squirming around makes driving more difficult because of the constantly changing weight balance.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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Not only do these votes make individual Republicans squirm, but they can be used for attack ads when a senator is up for reelection.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Throughout the ’90s, Bollea starred in low-budget films such as holiday comedy Santa With Muscles and action flick The Ultimate Weapon.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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The tricks and fancy flicks of Rio Ngumoha offer a glimpse into the future at Liverpool.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Boyd’s brilliance on the evening extended his scoreless stretch to 23 innings and gave him 10 straight starts where he’s tossed at least five innings while giving up two or fewer runs.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Just pulse the fillet in a food processor until finely chopped, then toss it with fresh, whole-wheat breadcrumbs (made in the same processor), as well as ginger, garlic, scallion and cilantro.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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No, the worst Christopher Reeve Superman film is not the embarrassing Cannon Films installment but rather the one featuring a world-class comedian, a woman turning into a computer, and a terrific junkyard battle between Clark Kent and his belligerent jerk doppelganger.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican serves oxtail (jerk or barbecue) with festival (a sweet, fried bread); sweet plantains; coconut shrimp skewers; and a ginger and hibiscus drink.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Amos twisted Ross's thick hair into a soft yet structured abstract shape, wrapping it in what may very well be fishnet stockings in vivid teal hue.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
16 July 2025
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Her bright pink lips were twisted into the shape of a scream.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
16 July 2025
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“Wiggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wiggle. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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