Exhausted from working 24 hours straight, the doctor fell into a swoon and landed on the floor.
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dash -
An act of running somewhere suddenly and hastily
After climbing over the prison's walls, the prisoners made a dash for freedom.
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retreat -
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.
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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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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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shatter -
Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.
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thrust -
Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction
Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.
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bolt -
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly
He saw the police and bolted out the back door, and the police could not locate him..
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crash -
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.
The people in the house were alarmed when they heard the loud crash in the kitchen
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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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skim -
Remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
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squirm -
Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
