hawing 1 of 2

hawing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of haw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawing
Noun
  • In this environment, indecision is a decision, but almost never the right one.
    Michael Abbott, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Does being a girl’s girl mean forfeiting your shot at love in deference to a friend’s indecision?
    Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Trump in his Saturday letters to von der Leyen and Sheinbaum announced a 30 percent tariff rate on goods imported into the U.S. beginning Aug. 1, after an initial 90-day pause and deadline delay lapses on the import taxes.
    Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 12 July 2025
  • Elite performances have been on display, but much of the spotlight has been on delays caused by heatwaves and lightning storms, welfare concerns from coaches and players, attendance figures and questions around commercial integrity.
    Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The intelligent decision militarily was to withdraw them, and after much vacillation and considerable Ukrainian military pressure, that was exactly what Russia did.
    Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2023
  • The protests led the government to backtrack on the geographical designation, but this vacillation sparked counter-protests in Marne, the first-tier Champagne region.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Armando, who was deemed healthy after receiving a treatment for an ear infection, is now one of the dogs waiting for his forever home at the shelter's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.
    Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Was there any hesitation about writing something that hits so close to home in terms of your real-life experiences within the reality TV community?
    Dalton Ross, EW.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
  • Despite the downturn and uncertainty about the future, linear networks continue to throw off significant cash with a sheer tonnage of content that continues to support the overall ecosystem.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 July 2025
  • With so many issues still up in the air, though — including the missing permits and the uncertainty around what capacity the ground can open at — Barca have not been able to start any ticket sales for matches.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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“Hawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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