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Twiddle (Verb)

Turn in a twisting or spinning motion; "The leaves swirled in the autumn wind".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Her fingers began to twiddle with the loose thread on her sweater as she waited impatiently.
The roulette wheel's ball started to twiddle around its edge before finally coming to a stop.
Children love to twiddle a spinning top and watch as it slows down and topples over.
As she stared out the window, Emily's thumbs started to twiddle, a sign she was getting restless.
The ring's gemstone started to twiddle around her finger, slipping out of place as it wasn't the right size.

Manipulate, as in a nervous or unconscious manner; "He twiddled his thumbs while waiting for the interview".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She twiddled the pen in her hand, lost in thought as she stared out the window.
He twiddled the dial on his radio, trying to find the perfect station.
During the meeting, she twiddled her hair, a habit she was trying to break.
The child twiddled the hem of his shirt, a sign of nervousness as he spoke in front of the class.
The anxious student twiddled the pages of her notes, flipping back and forth between topics.