twitch
Example Sentences
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He barely allows the petrified Boo to twitch, yet somehow, we catch a glimpse of the qualities Duvall the actor will go on to reveal: dangerous and vulnerable, mythic and man-sized, electrifyingly watchable.
From Los Angeles Times
Jonah felt a nervous twitch in his stomach.
From Literature
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The captain twitched his hat nervously around his ears.
From Literature
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"Every time he gets an opportunity it's quick twitch and ready to go. I've never seen a guy who prepares himself every day like he's gonna start and play 48 minutes."
From Barron's
Based on Andre’s twitching legs and wrinkled forehead, he’s just as confused as me.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.