widespread -
Common or frequent; widely accepted or practiced
Because the disease was so widespread, rules were made that everyone had to wear masks in public.
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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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converge -
To come together from different directions and meet at a point.
The streams converge into a single river near the valley.
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flit -
To move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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gyrations -
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner.
The helicopter’s gyrations in the sky caused concern, as it seemed to be struggling to maintain control.
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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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swerve -
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.
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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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wiggle -
Move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small rapid movements
Ian's dog tried to wiggle through the doggy door, but its body was too fat to fit through.
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smear -
Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance
Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.
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skim -
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
