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squirm

[skwurm] / skwɜrm /
VERB
wiggle, fidget
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK
sit still


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Others squirm with embarrassment, especially in Kettering, which used to be better known for its shoe factories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

It would be easy to take Emma’s confession as a simple cinematic provocation, a tone-deaf narrative device intended to make viewers squirm in their seats.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Eight years later, he’s back in office, and giving soccer fans eager to watch the tournament this summer good reasons to squirm.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

Is there like a line you won’t cross in terms of squirm factor?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Hold still! she commanded when he started to squirm.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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