twitch

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Because D5 fully activated the same receptor targeted by psychedelics, the scientists expected it to produce head twitch responses in mice, a widely used indicator of hallucinogenic-like effects.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

As you might guess about someone who topped Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio at the Baftas, Mr. Aramayo is astonishing, giving an intensely committed performance of every twitch, shout and click.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"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 • Feb. 12, 2026

His face is so expressive, every twitch will reach the back row of an audience.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

He saw her lips twitch at the picture of the funny face she’d been making in the antiques store—glasses askew, mouth contorted into a grimace, nostrils flaring.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon