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verb

Definition of seesaw

as in to sway

to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions as their boat seesawed in the rough water, the rescue team tried to get the passengers off the sinking ship

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as in to bob

to make short up-and-down movements the price of the stock has been seesawing all week

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Recent Examples of seesaw

Verb

In order to keep the lightweight watercraft from heeling over completely, crew members frantically scurry back and forth onto planks that are suspended out above the water on each side, rising and falling like seasick seesaws. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 The clearest example of the two companies’ seesawing outlooks is in performance running. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Noun

The third set was a seesaw affair, as Gauff earned a break point in the third game of the set and then won the fourth game to take a 3-1 lead. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 But experts say the seesaw may be hampering efforts to reach a deal. — Jackie Northam, NPR, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for seesaw

Recent Examples of Synonyms for seesaw

Verb

After a few hours under the hot sun, there was no better cool down than swaying to Babyface classics.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Helado Tropical rewards those willing to sway in its intangible breeziness.

— E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of sway

Verb

From a fringed mullet, to a blonde buzz cut, bobs in various lengths, micro bangs, and even a shade of citrus—Kristen Stewart’s looks are always executed with an edge.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 July 2026
One afternoon as a rookie, listening to coaches drone on in a dark room with film cutups flashing in front of them, his head bobbed.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of bob

Noun

Before touching any shaver, vacuum the surface with a soft brush attachment on low suction, then try a lint brush, rubber cleaning gloves or a lint roller with minimal pressure.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
This gives you a huge 47% discount on a multisurface cleaner, packing 13,000Pa Vormax suction, an all-rubber anti-tangle floating brush, Smart Pathfinder mapping, and up to 300 minutes of continuous action.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of rubber

Verb

Fans expecting a national championship need to pump their brakes a bit, but there is no excuse for this team and coaching staff not to at least make the big dance in 2026.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
The impact is especially significant for small-scale farmers, many of whom rely on diesel fuel to pump water, harvest crops and transport goods to market.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of pump

Noun

Pivotal to Dallas reaching the final from Group 1 was a closing 3-2 victory over the Mad Drops to complete a 4-0 record in round-robin play.

— Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
The match was played again in 1938 but not in 1950 — the next edition of the tournament after the Second World War — as a round-robin format was used there.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of round-robin

Verb

The statue is dragged via ropes by grunting Trojans before being lurched upright against a sacred temple, once again jostling those inside.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Adams’ shoulders lurched on the bench, while Richards fell to his knees, dug his afro into the grass, and closed his eyes in pain.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of lurch

Verb

Penta went for a Mexican Destroyer on the apron, but Rusev shook him off as the heels took control.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Keegan was not interested in being figurehead or a legend in the executive boxes, shaking hands and reminiscing about the old days.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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