squirm
verb (used without object)
to wriggle or writhe.
squirmed
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past participleof squirm.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof squirm.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
squirmverb (used without object)to wriggle or writhe.
Example Sentences
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Eyes red, cheeks tear-stained and foreheads pouring sweat, the two squirmed in their seats and Bernthal said he was going to be sick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Diarra's penalty was poor, but hit diving keeper Karl Darlow on the hip and squirmed into the net.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
I squirmed, then froze in my chair, trying to conceal my cringe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
“Mr. Patel was so anxious to take credit for finding Mr. Kirk’s assassin that he violated one of the basics of effective law enforcement,” Durbin explained as Patel squirmed.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2025
Something heavy and oily squirmed in my stomach.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
