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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
Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
This week, one group, American Leadership PAC, reportedly plans to spend a million dollars to muscle wavering Republican senators in five states into approving Hegseth.
—Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Think about how difficult this is: to not let your concentration waver for a single point over at least half an hour, and 24 points.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The blowback put Hegseth’s nomination on shaky ground, with some Republican senators appearing to waver, Trump allies expressing doubts and Trump flirting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a backup if Hegseth failed to get confirmed.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
This week, one group, American Leadership PAC, reportedly plans to spend a million dollars to muscle wavering Republican senators in five states into approving Hegseth.
—Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
Consumer sentiment wavers, and a divisive election cycle points to undercurrents of uncertainty.
—Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Think about how difficult this is: to not let your concentration waver for a single point over at least half an hour, and 24 points.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Verb
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If someone pops up out of the blue, don’t hesitate to connect with them.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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By removing cost as an initial hurdle, companies can cast a wider net, reaching customers who might otherwise hesitate to make a purchase.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If Maeda were to falter this spring, a role stashed away in the bullpen could be possible.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The averages faltered Thursday as a weak forecast from retail giant Walmart stirred investors’ worries about the broader economy.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Critics argue that its influence extends beyond typical advisory roles due to Musk's close ties with Trump and significant sway over key agencies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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But Washington has pushed back against Hezbollah’s sway in any new government.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There were towering Great Danes, tiny, trembling Chihuahuas, and every shape of fluff in between.—
Savannah White,
Glamour,
18 Feb. 2025
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The ground would tremble now as a 110-ton launcher closure door opens and the engine ignites.—
Alfredo Sosa,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To many progressive rock fans, Yes, Genesis, and King Crimson represent the holy trinity of the genre.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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Considered one of the most grueling off-road races in the world, the annual King of the Hammers event combines desert racing and rock crawling.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, the partnership ended in early 2025, just weeks before this heist shook the crypto sphere.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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But shake off the stress because there are bountiful touch-up options on the market to conceal any unwanted color (or lack thereof).—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Reddit Reacts The resignation email prompted a wave of reactions from Reddit users, many of whom found humor in the approach.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Cascading tendril waves spilled out on either side of her face, hitting just below her collarbone and adding extra romance to the classic bombshell hairstyle.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Even as Nvidia is raking in revenue and Big Tech is powering ahead with capex, confidence in the U.S. economy seems to be wobbling slightly.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Early into the second half, as Liverpool began to wobble, Marshall Munetsi, making his Premier League debut for Wolves as a second-half substitute, was slipped clear with a pass behind the home defence.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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