as in huffs
a state of nervous or irritated concern
Grandma usually gets in a dither if I don't make my weekly call
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as in hesitates
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
we dithered all afternoon over whether to go to the park or to the movies and ended up doing neither
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dithers
Verb
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Translate it poorly, and even the best technology hesitates off the line.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
But Andreia Alexander, an ER doctor in Indiana, told me that patients should not want a doctor who hesitates to save their life.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Confidence falters as the moon meets Venus.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Where government funding falters, private industry must become a vital partner to bridge the gap.—
Denis Mandich,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some were already reporting such symptoms as weakness, fatigue, fever, sweats and an unpleasant rash — classic signs of the resurgence of the virus.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Farktop Trench Coat is a true fall staple that instantly pulls an outfit together and makes even sweats look polished.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Kirk frets about commanding a hybrid Farragut–Enterprise (but mostly Enterprise) crew, Spock, Uhura, Scotty, and Chapel arrive with an assessment of the situation.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Dithers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dithers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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