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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
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This is especially pertinent in times when confidence in traditional financial instruments is wavering.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
February has seen the indexes waver and even dive as investors weigh the implications of these tariffs and Trump’s inconsistent messaging.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Written by Roberson, Bryan James Sledge and Rodney Jones and produced by Roberson and Jones, the midtempo groove is all about a search for optimism while wavering the storm.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025
This is especially pertinent in times when confidence in traditional financial instruments is wavering.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
His work rate wavers, though, and there were some rumblings about him not being the easiest kid to play with/coach even before this season.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
February has seen the indexes waver and even dive as investors weigh the implications of these tariffs and Trump’s inconsistent messaging.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
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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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
Noun
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Sometimes international relations fell under the sway of a powerful hegemon—or of outright imperialism, where a single state, such as Rome, or an outside invader, such as the Ottoman empire, dominated its neighbors and provided them with security.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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At one point in the play, young, brainwashed Henry, under the villainous Brenner’s sway, can only surrender to the dark magic.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many episodes later, as Dedra suffers a crushing setback, Gough performs her attempts to choke back tears and still her trembling hands with an almost violent desperation.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2025
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Lydia, who – based on her trembling lips – seems to be in poor health, continues to plead with Lawrence.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But given his recent run of ill health and surgeries, the 76-year-old rock icon said his madcap performance days are definitely over.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Her first album, Things Here Are Different, was produced by rock legend Todd Rundgren in 1990.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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In contrast, Dutton struggled to shake off comparisons to Trump by his opponents, not just because some policies appeared to have been inspired by the US leader.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The duo was also spotted shaking hands at the kickoff of the three-day celebration in another photo.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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With each match, including a 1-0 victory over the Brazilian giant, residents still reeling from a financial crisis were lifted out of their funk, carried along on a country-consuming wave of hope as the men’s national team sought to qualify for the World Cup for the first time.—
Lewis Gordon,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Right now, though, there’s everything to play for and a hugely exciting opportunity for businesses wanting to be on the frontier of the next big wave.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The omission came as Republican support for Martin appeared to wobble.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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After a brisk start to the year, growth is wobbling as businesses and investors hold their breath over President Trump's new tariff salvos and the uncertain tax landscape.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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