writhe

Example Sentences

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When athletes tear ACLs in other sports, crowds are used to watching them writhe on the ground in agony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Smith began to shake and writhe violently, in thrashing spasms and seizure-like movements, at about 7:58 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

The Colombian star put on a spectacular show that saw her dance with knives, writhe in a fake cave and play a fiery guitar solo during Objection Tango.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2023

The big gods writhe and corkscrew as they tumble from left to right.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022

Just thinking about it leaves me so agitated I toss and writhe until Walter tells me to knock it off because I’m keeping him up.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen