tergiversating

verb

present participle of tergiversate
as in weaseling
to avoid giving a definite answer or position shamelessly tergiversating, the witness replied, "Well, it depends upon what your definition of 'truth' is"

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  1. shaking
  2. hedging
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  • Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Republicans would emphasize border security and an economy that was finally shaking off years of high inflation.
    — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of shaking
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  • But there is a feeling Everton are hedging their bets; willing to sell at the right price — close to £20m — but having placed a valuation on him that may deter at least some potential suitors.
    — Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Chopra said that suggests some Argentina fans are hedging rather than assuming their team will make the final.
    — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of hedging
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“Tergiversating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tergiversating. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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