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
I was still worried about what had happened to the fireworks, and I squirmed as we picked up the car at the impound lot and mom drove the 30 miles home.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
I squirmed, then froze in my chair, trying to conceal my cringe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Sliding through the metal detectors, I overheard a sergeant explain how he put down his lunch, turned to grab a spoon, and, as he lifted the lid of his bowl, roaches squirmed underneath.
From Slate ● May 19, 2025
To make things worse, he squirmed his rear end around until his tail was hanging over the back of the spring seat.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
