as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of waffle
Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026
While the rest of the world waffles on decarbonization, today’s climate presents another opportunity to gain competitive advantage.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Toastique also offers overnight oats and a protein waffle.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Verb
The now-familiar push-button ignition has waffled between feeling premium and mundane, which is all to say that there’s no perfect formula for a car’s control scheme.
—Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026
While the rest of the world waffles on decarbonization, today’s climate presents another opportunity to gain competitive advantage.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
Noun
Owner of Berens Frozen Custard, Mark Berens, scoops sprinkles onto a chocolate waffle cone in his shop in Grayson, GA, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Toastique also offers overnight oats and a protein waffle.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
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From there, the Giants remained deadlocked in a 1-1 tie until the 10th, though San Francisco’s relievers had to weasel their way out of trouble to keep the game tied.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The gas should only flatten into a pancake shape once the quasar has matured.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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Prakash loves to simmer frozen berries with a little honey and lemon juice to make a compote for yogurt, oatmeal, and pancakes—especially during the colder months.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In a major rupture, strong shaking could cause severe damage near the fault and in areas built on soft or water-saturated soils, which can amplify shaking.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Every family carries at least one recipe that is a few generations old for biscuits, cornbread, or flapjacks.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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For breakfast, the Mai Tai flapjacks, served with Kula rum butter syrup, honey passionfruit foam, and island pineapple, are a must-order.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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