as in stuttering
to speak with many pauses and repetitions
He stammers when he's nervous.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stammering
Verb
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There are at least some promising signs on the field, despite a stuttering start results wise, the ongoing transfer issues, and one lingering saga.—
James Nalton,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025 -
Fellow disciple Shen Gongbao, a stuttering leopard turned immortal, was upset that he had been passed over for the opportunity and orchestrated a switcheroo.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the video, the person can be heard mumbling and breathing heavily.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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So meagre, my wife, the one sitting next to her, kept mumbling, ‘Is this it?—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Porous defense and sputtering rushing attacks.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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On an early episode of the show, Friedland opens with a wry, sputtering monologue.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The deliberate display of unity is a pointed rebuke to Trump’s faltering attempt to end Russia’s war in Ukraine – and an open challenge to America’s waning global leadership under the US president.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a market where subscriber fatigue is real and traditional playbooks are faltering, agility may count more than size.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Yet even in the face of these losses, many retailers remain hesitant to modernize their approach to returns, fearing that stricter policies could hurt customer satisfaction.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Institutions remain hesitant, citing compliance uncertainty, poor execution quality, and limited integration with existing financial infrastructure.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Health and Human Services secretary’s halting delivery was frequently interrupted by senators anxious to get their points across during their five minutes of allotted time.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan's order halting deportation of the children applies for 14 days while the case is pending.—
Sofia Menchu,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill, and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and meteorologist Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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The root conveys a sense of emitting a deep, inarticulate sound of distress.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Stammering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stammering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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