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
Noun
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026 -
As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If someone hesitates, give them time to respond, because shared goals deserve space for honest input.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
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Poppy initially hesitates but ends up apologizing to Sarah, admitting that her deep connection with Alex had gotten in the way of her relationship.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What never falters is the euphoric chaos of the experience.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Where the film falters is in its plodding rhythm and clunky dialogue, much of which is delivered too flatly by actors who don’t exactly steal their scenes.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most work dress codes don’t allow for sweats or leggings, but silky trousers have the same comfy-soft feel and will make for a rich-looking outfit every time.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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No pockets, but people love the basic construction, with dozens calling them the best sweats ever.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado that was modified to include strings and frets, was driven once by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Yet Stastny frets about the electronic future.—
Michael Weissenstein,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Dithers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dithers. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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