1
as in to lurch
to move forward while swaying from side to side
I was so tired last night that I just staggered upstairs to bed without eating dinner
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2
as in to falter
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
a daunting problem that would make even the most decisive person stagger just a bit
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Recent Examples of stagger
Amazon will reportedly take a page out of Apple's book by staggering the Alexa+ release, too.
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Without a strong united front within the opposition, the regime will probably continue to stagger on.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
As Harry staggers away from what's left of his victim, Richie seems satisfied.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The data collection efforts that have been shut down or are at risk of being curtailed are staggering in their breadth.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 18 Apr. 2025
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Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
Without a strong united front within the opposition, the regime will probably continue to stagger on.
—Ye Myo Hein, Foreign Affairs, 17 Apr. 2025
As Harry staggers away from what's left of his victim, Richie seems satisfied.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The data collection efforts that have been shut down or are at risk of being curtailed are staggering in their breadth.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stagger
Verb
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His unsteady performance has left markets lurching from one crisis to another, and his contempt for tradition continues to rattle both Washington institutionalists and Wall Street investors.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many young people then in high school may not have lost so much faith in institutions; some may not have lurched so dramatically to the political right.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025
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Not every survivor has faltered in their vision for peace.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Without demand from clean energy, the U.S. market for rare earth, graphite, and lithium will falter.—
Alexander C. Kaufman,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Dina Tomczak, the school’s athletic director, tottered into her office having barely slept.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The nation is tottering on the edge of dictatorship.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And Brinkley didn’t hesitate to share her diet regimen.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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Ask Questions And Remain Curious For early-career entrants, the entire process is new, including securing an internship, so don't hesitate to ask questions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Tomato plants naturally weave in and out of the support system.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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Read on for more hotels that are woven into the very fabric of their destinations.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the only truly happy artist in Ira’s friend group — played to uproarious perfection by Stanley Tucci — isn’t even much of an artist at all but a shameless name-dropper who seems to stumble into constant success without even trying.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Still, many times, most seasoned and skilled leaders stumble from time to time.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Get The Recipe Cinnamon Roll Casserole This sweet breakfast casserole is every bit as indulgent as the cinnamon rolls Grandma would make from scratch—only easier.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Their stories and struggles stayed with us long after the credits rolled.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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In recent months though, and as the weather’s picked up, another style of jeans has been shuffling their way onto our moodboards.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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No more shuffling through your wallet for cash or a credit card.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Stagger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stagger. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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