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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
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Recent Examples of waver
John Baldoni, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Good, for her part, has never wavered in her support.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Additionally, trust in Trump’s respect for democracy wavers when compared to his leadership skills, the poll found.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This advice was from Michelle Singletary, who spoke on NPR’s 1A about the angst and fear that many of us are feeling about the wavering state of our economy.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Good, for her part, has never wavered in her support.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
Not even that international embarrassment could make Denmark waver in its partnership with the United States.
—Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Additionally, trust in Trump’s respect for democracy wavers when compared to his leadership skills, the poll found.
—Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Verb
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This creates bottlenecks, where employees hesitate to act without approval.—
Carlos Hoyos,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Inside Space Force: Here's What the New Agency Does To be sure, some countries may hesitate to align civilian space activities with a military alliance.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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If the book falters, the production numbers – some based on famous Marilyn images and tropes, like the Seven Year Itch‘s subway grate scene, and the Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend bit – are suitably flashy.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even before the tariffs, Tesla’s business was faltering.—
Lora Kolodny,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Venezuelans make up almost one-third of the city’s electorate and hold significant sway in local elections.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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With Turkish backing, HTS operated in northwestern Idlib Province through much of the Syrian civil war and managed to extend its sway over the territory.—
Jerome Drevon,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Cursor no longer trembles when building pavement and moving the camera in the Hideout building mode.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The clip shows the small dog trembling in the passenger seat of Shae's car, looking very weary and wide-eyed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even more titillating: Rose and guitarist Slash, the Johnson and Young of American rock, were in attendance at the Rose Bowl — their walk through the crowd inciting thousands to gasp and crane their necks for a look at the duo.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The man from Kyiv, Ukraine, has been another rock for Bournemouth.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession, and driven worldwide stocks sharply downward.—
Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This move could result in a wave of early retirements, Nina Olson, executive director of the Center for Taxpayer Rights, told the Journal of Accountancy.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Diego Luna flashes a smile and a wave while attending an Andor season 2 event at El Capitan Theatre in L.A. on April 14. 108 of 120 Red Carpet Style H.E.R. steps out for the European premiere of Sinners at Cineworld Leicester Square in London on April 14.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Taiwan has accidentally undermined its security in its attempt to remain central to American policy and international energy dynamics and is wobbling on the tightrope.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Spurs also thrashed City 4-0 at the Etihad in the league back when Pep Guardiola’s defending champions were starting to wobble but were still second in the table.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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