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squiggle

[skwig-uhl] / ˈskwɪg əl /
VERB
curl
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Richards’s signature style is to break down complex behavioral-finance concepts into minimalist line drawings — sometimes just a squiggle — with only a few words.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

"That's what happened here. We had all sort of noticed this fishhook squiggle on the rock. It was pretty prominent because it was really, really deep."

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

In other scenes, such as one where he's specifically asked his name, squiggle lines appear over his lips, suggesting that a spell has been cast to prevent him from revealing himself.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2024

Another trim making a comeback is rickrack, featuring squiggle design that adds a playful touch.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

A squiggle of turbulence, or a crewman walking inside the fuselage, would tip the plane off its axis.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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