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jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

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stampede - A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals

The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.

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trajectory - The curved path an object follows after it is thrown or shot into the air

The Iron Dome is able to intercept missiles by using computers to exactly follow the missile's trajectory.

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jiggle - To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.

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permeate - To spread through something and be present in every part of it.

Adoption of the internet started slowly, but within a short time it permeated all aspects of our lives, and we can't imagine living without it.

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slither - To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion

Erin froze in fear as the snake slithered across the ground towards her.

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impediment - Something that obstructs or slows down progress; a hindrance or obstacle.

His lack of funding was a major impediment to starting his business.

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disperse - To scatter or spread over a wide area.

The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.

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grind - To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing.

He used a mortar and pestle to grind the ingredients into a fine powder to make the medicine.

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haul - To pull or drag something with effort or force.

It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.

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traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.

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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.