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
Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
As Trump has waffled on the issue, Republicans across the country have also attempted to distance themselves from what has been identified as a key vulnerability.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The menu includes Bananas Foster pancakes, chicken and waffles, a bacon, cheddar and swiss burger, Cajun butter shrimp and salmon croquettes.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Verb
So here's my plea to any of you who haven't voted early, and those of you who are waffling on whether to cast your ballot on Nov. 5: Read up, and then vote.
—Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
As Trump has waffled on the issue, Republicans across the country have also attempted to distance themselves from what has been identified as a key vulnerability.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
Perhaps one of the more unexpected recalls of the year, TreeHouse Foods issued a voluntary recall of its frozen waffle products in October due to potential listeria contamination.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
The menu includes Bananas Foster pancakes, chicken and waffles, a bacon, cheddar and swiss burger, Cajun butter shrimp and salmon croquettes.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
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Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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But when Douglas doesn’t invite her to the business dinner, the show suddenly takes a turn into wacky sitcom territory, with Maxine trying to weasel her way into Douglas’s business to meet and invite the Prince to the Beach Ball.Tom Smyth, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2024
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Heading into the offseason, the Phillies were reportedly looking to shake their roster up a bit, even exploring the idea of trading All-Star infielder Alec Bohm.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The captaincy tag had appeared to shake him from a foul mood that has festered as the series has worn on exacerbated by the youthful exuberance of brash upstart Sam Konstas, who has really gotten under his skin.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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This non-stick ceramic frying pan features a nontoxic ceramic coating, perfect for sliding eggs off the pan, sauteing veggies, flipping pancakes and more.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Huddle restaurants These 24-hour diners were in five locations across Indy with a versatile menu including pancakes and waffles all day, sandwiches, salads, burgers, seafood and steak.Lilly St. Angelo, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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So the cases range from food bars and oversized marshmallows, to flapjacks.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This film is a holiday joy from start to finish, complete with tree trimming, flapjack flipping, and a flirty carriage ride.James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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