as in weaseled
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
the candidate equivocated as long as he could on controversial issues
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Recent Examples of equivocated
The White House has reportedly equivocated its support of Means in recent weeks.
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Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.
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Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Brooks, for his part, equivocated.
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Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Mace equivocated, saying Collins would need to reread the quotes to her, which the journalist did.
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Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
10 Dec. 2025
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
Brooks, for his part, equivocated … A bout of frantic rebranding ensued.
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Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Brooks, for his part, equivocated.
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Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Mace equivocated, saying Collins would need to reread the quotes to her, which the journalist did.
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Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for equivocated
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The quake, which struck during morning rush hour, also mildly shook Tokyo.
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One witness said they were forced to evacuate as the earthquake shook buildings, while another reported that cracks formed on the side of their building, according to the outlet.
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Germany, which represents the EU’s biggest economy and export market, has waffled over hitting China with sanctions or duties, worried about retaliatory measures.
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But as Topuria protested and the doctor waffled, Goddard and the UFC ruled the bout would continue.
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“Equivocated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equivocated. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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