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as in hesitates
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 wobbles
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 falters
Confidence falters as the moon meets Venus.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Where government funding falters, private industry must become a vital partner to bridge the gap.
—Denis Mandich, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This reliance on billionaire donors makes parties fragile — when one exits, the whole coalition falters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
If tech falters, so does the rest of the market.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Don’t be shocked if Brian Daboll pulls the ripcord early in case of emergency if Russell Wilson’s offense falters to start the year.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Noem is pleased — but her Botox falters, and her face melts like a hot candle.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Where government funding falters, private industry must become a vital partner to bridge the gap.
—Denis Mandich, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
This reliance on billionaire donors makes parties fragile — when one exits, the whole coalition falters.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
If tech falters, so does the rest of the market.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Don’t be shocked if Brian Daboll pulls the ripcord early in case of emergency if Russell Wilson’s offense falters to start the year.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Noem is pleased — but her Botox falters, and her face melts like a hot candle.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for falters
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Translate it poorly, and even the best technology hesitates off the line.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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Our economy wobbles but returns to growth.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Land awkwardly on the kerb and your rider wobbles convincingly.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Uranus’ retrograde in your zone of foundations and roots shakes you to your core!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Golden State Valkyries player Temi Fagbenle rocks the runway in Seyah, a brand founded by teammate Tiffany Hayes.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott (Kunis) to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Falters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falters. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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