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as in hesitated
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
William Lloyd Garrison never once faltered in his demand that slavery be unconditionally abolished
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as in wobbled
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the cut tree seemed to falter for a moment before crashing to the ground
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Recent Examples of faltered
Hopes of a rail revolution that three years ago was poised to transform connectivity between major cities seem to have faltered.
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The New England Patriots faltered in the second half to start the Mike Vrabel era with a 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
By working with lawmakers to develop Story House Montana, the company hopes to build a production ecosystem in an underserved part of the United States where other large-scale projects have faltered.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
But then the unit faltered, giving up a 14-yard play to Quentin Johnston on the next down.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The war was coming to a close when his job had been terminated altogether as the Confederate government faltered toward its slow but certain collapse.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The insurance safety net that was supposed to support homeowners when tragedy struck also faltered.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Retailer Says Brides Are Seeking Secondhand Options Anna Walsh, CEO and founder of anna be’ and a&be’ said her company reached out to Archive for help creating a resale platform after two previous attempts to do resale faltered.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Bands, which submerge personalities in a collective identity, seem to have faltered lately as a unit of musical celebrity.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The New England Patriots faltered in the second half to start the Mike Vrabel era with a 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
By working with lawmakers to develop Story House Montana, the company hopes to build a production ecosystem in an underserved part of the United States where other large-scale projects have faltered.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
But then the unit faltered, giving up a 14-yard play to Quentin Johnston on the next down.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
The war was coming to a close when his job had been terminated altogether as the Confederate government faltered toward its slow but certain collapse.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The insurance safety net that was supposed to support homeowners when tragedy struck also faltered.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Retailer Says Brides Are Seeking Secondhand Options Anna Walsh, CEO and founder of anna be’ and a&be’ said her company reached out to Archive for help creating a resale platform after two previous attempts to do resale faltered.
—Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Bands, which submerge personalities in a collective identity, seem to have faltered lately as a unit of musical celebrity.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faltered
Verb
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Some executives hesitated, unsure of what to expect.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While America has not hesitated to use oceanographic ships to send messages by transiting the Taiwan Strait or probing interesting waters near rivals, China has been far more adept at employing research ships to challenge status quo.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two of us boarded, then gently wobbled side to side for balance.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
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But the wheels wobbled, with spurts of energy coming to dead stops as Wayne bounced from song to song.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For much of last season, Atletico appeared set to seriously compete on all fronts, but their season shuddered to a stop in March with a series of disappointing defeats by Barcelona and Madrid across La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Champions League.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The van shuddered, shifted gear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then, just hours later, gunfire rang out outside the church near Annunciation Catholic School – an attack that rocked an already reeling community.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Doncic trade rocked the franchise and sent fans into a frenzy, with many protesting Nico Harrison at Mavs games and other events.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a while, the lady shook her head.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The earthquake shook at a depth of just 4 miles, with its epicenter about 6 miles south-southeast of Pinnacles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His passion for the event has never wavered, and his leadership has often been a force for younger players under pressure.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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His health has wavered over the years, but his commitment to college football and the show never did.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stripped of a reliable majority, Macron's governments have lurched from one showdown to the next.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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As bystanders watched, the luxury yacht lurched to one side, tilting dangerously before taking on water.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Faltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faltered. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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