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writhing

[rahy-thing] / ˈraɪ ðɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
twisting
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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They had pushed the writhing creature up to Rowan's mouth and hooted after him as he ran away.

From Literature

She gasped for air, writhing and clawing at the dry dirt and pine needles.

From Literature

As soon as Mahomes was left writhing on the ground and grabbing his knee late in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, it was clear he had sustained a serious injury.

From The Wall Street Journal

Autumn’s body is writhing on the ground now, turning over repeatedly.

From Literature

Across the globe, Florence is wrenching Freddie from writhing on the floor to buck him up for the imminent match.

From The Wall Street Journal