wobbles 1 of 2

verb

variants also wabbles
Definition of wobblesnext
present tense third-person singular of wobble
1
as in shakes
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water

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2
as in lurches
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it

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3
as in hesitates
to show uncertainty about the right course of action we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time

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4
as in falters
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side the drunk stood up, wobbled for a moment, and fell forward

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wobbles

2 of 2

noun

variants also wabbles
plural of wobble
as in tremors

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobbles
  1. shakes
  2. tremors
  3. vibrations
  4. waits
  5. fluctuations
Verb
  • The Sphere’s over-the-top technological capabilities, including responsive seating that shakes to match the sound system, has a relatively small seating capacity of some 17,000.
    Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The woman buys it, engages, and shakes Ardayfio’s hand.
    John Koetsier, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of shakes
Noun
  • In humans, deep brain stimulation (DBS) targets that region to reduce the motor fluctuations or tremors caused by the condition.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
  • In severe cases, THC toxicity can lead to a drop in dogs’ body temperature and heart rate, unconsciousness, tremors and seizures.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of tremors
Noun
  • And a change in the alert mode from audible alerts, that drivers often considered annoying, to greater use of haptic alerts, like seat or steering wheel vibrations instead, is also thought to account for some of the growing acceptance and higher activation rates for systems.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Through positive reinforcement the collar gently encourages the dog to stay within the boundaries as set in the app, using a variety of sounds and vibrations that simulate touch.
    Anne Easton, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of vibrations
Verb
  • In the above clip, Prince patiently waits for the rock to find him in the corner.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Gabi locates the pay phone in question, and waits for a call.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of waits
Noun
  • The storm could cause some power fluctuations, disrupt radio and GPS signals, and push the northern lights to the south.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This is because subscription models frequently entail regular payments, which are subject to fluctuations due to consumer attrition and economic downturns.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fluctuations
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