jerk spasmodically

Frequency: 4.21.0 per million words

To move in sudden, brief, and irregular bursts.

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  • His leg muscles began to jerk spasmodically after the intense workout.
  • The old engine began to jerk spasmodically before finally giving out.
  • The old engine coughed and jerked spasmodically before finally starting.
  • His leg would often jerk spasmodically when he was under extreme stress.
  • Her hand would jerk spasmodically whenever she tried to write.
  • A short circuit caused the robotic arm to jerk spasmodically and unpredictably.
  • The puppet's limbs jerked spasmodically as the strings were pulled.
  • She noticed her pet's tail jerking spasmodically while it was dreaming.
  • After the accident, his body continued to jerk spasmodically for a few moments.
  • The sudden cold made his entire body jerk spasmodically.
  • The machine jerked spasmodically, indicating a severe malfunction.
  • For a few seconds, the faulty elevator jerked spasmodically downwards.
  • A sudden noise made the cat's tail jerk spasmodically.
  • Despite her efforts, her fingers continued to jerk spasmodically due to the tremor.
  • He watched the tiny creature's antennae jerk spasmodically in response to light.
  • The dying fish jerked spasmodically on the deck for a few desperate moments.
  • The fishing line jerked spasmodically, signaling a fish on the hook.
  • He felt his eyelids jerk spasmodically from lack of sleep.
  • His eyelids began to jerk spasmodically from extreme fatigue.
  • The outdated machinery would frequently jerk spasmodically, causing production delays.