squirm
verb (used without object)
to wriggle or writhe.
squirms
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present tense formof squirm (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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A new study from two University of Chicago scientists has revealed how HIV squirms its way into the nucleus as it invades a cell.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2024
Saqib Mahmood squirms slightly in his seat as an awkward, embarrassed smile sweeps across his face.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2022
Claireth Mendoza's six-year-old son Drake squirms in his mother's lap.
From Reuters ● Aug. 12, 2022
Cross squirms and kicks, knocking the wipes off the warmer as I punch a perfect glob of sanitizer into the center of my palm.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2022
I lunge across the treehouse to hug her, but she squirms away, dropping the thing she had in her lap.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
