1
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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2
as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action
after a moment's wavering, she accepted his proposal
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as in irresolute
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1
as in hesitating
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
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2
as in faltering
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over
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Recent Examples of waver
John Towfighi, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
One thing that has never wavered with Durant in 18 years — even after amassing 30,094 points, four Olympic gold medals and two NBA championships with as many NBA Finals MVPs — is his passion for every facet of his beloved game.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
Consumer sentiment wavers, and a divisive election cycle points to undercurrents of uncertainty.
—Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The Dow wavered Tuesday morning but closed at 43,621, or 0.37% higher, after rising in afternoon trading.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
One thing that has never wavered with Durant in 18 years — even after amassing 30,094 points, four Olympic gold medals and two NBA championships with as many NBA Finals MVPs — is his passion for every facet of his beloved game.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
While Grace, in a variation on his usual chatty dweebs, wavers between sardonic and panicky, poor Dockery is stuck playing a character who has to make terrible decision after terrible decision in order to sustain the primary gimmick.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
Consumer sentiment wavers, and a divisive election cycle points to undercurrents of uncertainty.
—Julian Issa, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Adjective
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The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 Oct. 2024
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Showing signs of being irresolute can signal weakness that adversaries take note of.—
Michael Poznansky,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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Initially, as The Times previously reported, prison staff were unsure where to house the detainees or how best to keep them separate from other prisoners.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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If you are not fully vaccinated or are unsure of your status, your doctor may recommend a measles booster.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The future of student loan administration remains uncertain, with potential education policy changes ahead.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This time the response to Fetterman’s pilgrimage, which caught most senior Democrats by surprise, was more ambivalent.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Yet much of the public, even in conservative states, remains ambivalent about vouchers: Voters in Nebraska and Kentucky just rejected them in ballot referendums.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Pair it with chop suey, or lamb and mint sauce or a marmalade tart prepared by an outré chef who spouts long stories of conflicted brilliant travels on leaking ships or saddled mules or trains with cracked windows.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even her bark is indecisive, like a steam whistle that vacillates between two unpleasant notes.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Danson then questioned whether Harper — The Good Place’s ethical and indecisive Chidi — and Bell kissed.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For example, according to a poll conducted by National Public Affairs between February 2 and 5 among 602 likely Republican primary voters, Ramaswamy led the ballot with 46 percent to Yost's 18 percent, with 34 percent undecided.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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First up is podcaster Joe Rogan, whose three-hour interview with Trump, and subsequent endorsement, was considered by some to be rather pivotal in boosting support among young men and undecided voters.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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