spasmodically
Example Sentences
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Paulekas was easy to spot in the crowd of wildly attired, spasmodically gyrating teenagers: He was the old guy in his 50s with the wisps of silver hair, Salvador Dali goatee and white bell bottoms.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2022
He had a habit of gyrating and moving his body spasmodically while performing, and even while being promoted as the “Wonder of the World,” many described him as an “idiot,” even an “imbecile.”
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2021
The narrative is spasmodically gripping, with Mr le Carré at his old best in full flow.
From Economist • Sep. 7, 2017
In the years between Alien and Covenant, the prospect of commercial space travel has advanced spasmodically at best.
From The Guardian • May 10, 2017
Watching him now, the barrel-like chest heaving up and down, the still-strong tail swishing spasmodically, Redtooth marveled at Cluny’s strength.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
