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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
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Even given the wonky sound, Sheeran’s voice never wavered.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Mar. 2026
Bear View: Bears identify a convergence of risks: FTC litigation, challenging tax season comparisons, and elevated valuations creating a significant downside risk should guidance waver.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Starmer’s ban also comes in as his Labour government wavers, with a number set to challenge him for the leadership.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Even given the wonky sound, Sheeran’s voice never wavered.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
This pricing dynamic leaves little margin of safety if confidence wavers.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Mar. 2026
Bear View: Bears identify a convergence of risks: FTC litigation, challenging tax season comparisons, and elevated valuations creating a significant downside risk should guidance waver.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Verb
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Some foreign financial institutions could be more willing to do business with Iran, though many will probably hesitate unless the US Treasury issues specific licenses for particular transactions.
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The Duke wing unexpectedly fell out of the first round and into the Timberwolves’ lap at the start of Round 2 on Wednesday, and Minnesota didn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.
Verb
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When Johnson faltered, Clark had plenty of breathing room — and a quick turnaround.
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Still up seven games in the NL East, the Braves (46-27) are in an offensive funk over the past week, and the team’s good starting pitching has faltered some.
Noun
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Presidents, too, have more sway over their image with the ability to communicate directly with the public.
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One man now holds unusual sway across rockets, satellites, automobiles, artificial intelligence, a major communications platform and a web of government contracts — influence concentrated in a way that should make any republic pause.
Verb
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Each time the leaves trembled, the sunlight filtering through them also wavered.
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Logic, curated by decades of precedent, suggested the 22-year-old might tremble at the growl of the aggressive, experienced Wolves.
Noun
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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Mumy's love for music eventually led to even more success in the form of Barnes & Barnes, his quirky rock and novelty duo group with the late Robert Haimer.
Verb
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The early goal from Germany was a bit demoralizing for the South American team, but Nilson Angulo was able to shake it off with a beautiful shot in the ninth minute to equalize.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
Noun
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The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
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Early on, news of the casino’s construction caused waves of controversy across Sonoma County — some of which resulted in death threats against Sarris’ life.
Verb
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But things are starting to wobble.
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Suddenly, the tent jerked and wobbled.
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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