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thrust - A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part

In the wrestling competition, Jerry's opponent had him pinned down, but with a strong thrust of his arms, Jerry pushed this opponent off of him, and then had his opponent pinned down instead.

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reverberate - For seomthing to continue to be heard or felt, becaused of a repeating effect or echo.

The effect of the 1929 stock market crash reverberated throughout the 1930's.

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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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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

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zigzag - To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.

Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.

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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.

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revert - To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.

After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.

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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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shred - To tear or cut into shreds

With the FBI catching up to him, the crooked CEO shred as many incriminating documents as he could find.

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whirl - Move or cause to move rapidly around and around

The tornado whirled towards the town, soon to leave destruction in its wake.

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pivot - To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.

In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.