writhed

Example Sentences

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His fevers were so bad that he insisted on sleeping in the rain, and he writhed in pain "like he'd been thrown in hot oil", says his mother, Sughra.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"It's all of ours first day," said a curator, re-assembling the artwork as it writhed.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Gen Xers can relate, having writhed through that angst years ago before realizing how much better it is to resume not caring anymore.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2024

Levis writhed and reached for his left leg, remaining on the turf while medical staff ran out to evaluate him.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

I wonder what else has happened in this chair—people have probably peed on it, licked it, drummed their heads against it, and writhed around in it spouting gibberish.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini