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writhe

writhe is a synonym of wiggle

verb [ rahyth ]

writhe is another word for wiggle

Wiggle means to twist or move from side to side with small, quick motions (The puppy wiggled its tail excitedly).

Writhe means to make continuous twisting or contorting movements, often in pain or discomfort (The fish writhed on the hook).

✅ Both describe forms of twisting motion.

Wiggle is more playful and lighthearted, whereas writhe usually implies distress or discomfort (She wiggled her toes in the sand; The athlete writhed in agony after the injury).

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colleague

colleague is a synonym of teammate

noun [ kol-eeg ]

colleague is another word for teammate

✅  A teammate is someone you work closely with on shared goals and tasks, often within the same team or project (My teammate and I are preparing a presentation together).

✅ A colleague is a professional peer, often within the same organization, but not necessarily on the same team or project (My colleague in the marketing department just got promoted).

✅ Both terms describe people you work with, but they emphasize different levels of collaboration.

Teammate implies closer professional collaboration. Colleague is broader and more formal, referring to someone in the same organization or field, regardless of direct collaboration.

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ubiquitous

ubiquitous is a synonym of worldwide

adjective [ yoo-bik-wi-tuhs ]

ubiquitous is another word for worldwide

Worldwide means extended or spread throughout the world (The singer went on a worldwide concert tour across many countries).

Ubiquitous refers to something that seems to be everywhere at once or is constantly encountered (Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life).

✅ Both words describe something that is widespread.

Worldwide specifically refers to global reach, while ubiquitous can describe something that is common or seems to be everywhere in a certain setting (The company has a worldwide presence, with offices on several continents; The ubiquitous use of social media has changed the way people communicate).

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