fidgets

Example Sentences

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He fidgets endlessly with his hands as if trying to rub out the scars.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2023

In interviews, he fidgets, stumbles over words and gets frustrated if he thinks he has said the wrong thing.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Sebastian Roelandse fidgets with headphones and bashfully whispers, “‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid.’”

From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2022

Some experts believe kids with ADHD, anxiety, autism and other disorders can benefit from these and other fidgets.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

Sandy fidgets, clutching his arm to his side, suddenly too nervous to look me in the eye anymore.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender