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faltering

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verb

present participle of falter

faltering

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adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for faltering
Noun
  • On the other hand, hesitation or half-measures will send a clear signal to founders and investors that Israel is content to watch from the sidelines.
    Tomer Niv, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Despite starting from a neutral position roughly three yards off his line, John shows no hesitation in extending himself nearly 10 yards to reach the edge of his penalty spot and claim the ball with authority.
    Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Republican leaders and tech industry groups have argued that a multiyear pause on state-level AI regulation is essential to giving U.S. companies the space to innovate and maintain an edge over China.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
  • Before Trump announced the pause, Japanese exports were briefly subjected to a minimum tariff rate of 24%.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • According to a survey conducted for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, more than 70% of Americans have felt either cautious or uncertain about their financial situation over the past 12 months.
    Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 7 July 2025
  • This enormous — and uncertain — data center growth should not be Maryland’s responsibility.
    David S. Lapp, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • This public mandate for bold climate action stands in sharp contrast to the political hesitancy now on display.
    Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • While the #MeToo movement has set the stage for French society to listen when survivors of abuse come forward, there is still some hesitancy within families to accept what happened at Bétharram.
    Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
Verb
  • Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The outfit is unsure about the root cause of the problem and has launched an investigation to prevent a similar incident.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Often, players look unsure of team-mates’ positions and can consequently concede possession in dangerous situations.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Several major automakers are investing billions of dollars into American EV production despite the U.S. hesitance to adopt EVs.
    Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Despite hesitance from some Republican senators, all of Trump’s nominees who have come for a vote on the floor have been confirmed, even his most contentious picks.
    Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The situation is impossible, irresolute— the B.J. Vineses and priests of the world shouldn’t get to walk away scot free.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The prevailing sense among investors and market handicappers entering the month was to expect choppy, irresolute action full of potential scares.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Faltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faltering. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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