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also wabble
1
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water
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2
as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it
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3
as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time
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also wabble
as in tremor
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Recent Examples of wobble
Ryan French, Space.com, 22 July 2025
The fiscal hawks have pointed to wobbles in the bond market, where yields are on the rise amid concerns about U.S. debt and Trump’s trade war.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 3 June 2025
Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
There was the wonderful juxtaposition of a social-media video showing Cole Palmer wobbling along on a scooter in Times Square, largely unrecognised by the crowds of Americans, while his face stares down at them from a billboard.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Verb
This will reduce the total wobble throughout the exposure and lead to a sharper image.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 22 July 2025
The fiscal hawks have pointed to wobbles in the bond market, where yields are on the rise amid concerns about U.S. debt and Trump’s trade war.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 3 June 2025
Noun
Thanks to the off-road suspension innovations of TOTAL CHAOS, the footage didn’t wobble a bit—not even at 70 miles per hour.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
There was the wonderful juxtaposition of a social-media video showing Cole Palmer wobbling along on a scooter in Times Square, largely unrecognised by the crowds of Americans, while his face stares down at them from a billboard.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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In Ghana, the impact of rapid urbanization is shaking once-rural localities.—
Taeya Boi-Doku,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Aug. 2025
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Business executives, at least some, are less swayed by the hype and more level-headed about the costs and benefits of using AI.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, the TLC stars swayed side to side with their arms around Bowling’s neck as his hands rested on their waist.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That's because, like state officials before them, New Orleans' school board doesn't hesitate to close underperforming schools.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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If New York's offense is struggling early on, Brian Daboll shouldn't hesitate to pull the plug and let the rookie play.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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And that’s exactly where crisis communications often falter: not in what is said, but how it’s said.—
Taazima Kala,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Instead, Putin got validation, refused to stop his total war on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, and Trump has backed off the sanctions threat, right when Russia's economy is starting to falter.—
John Davenport,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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The tremor, which struck the area at 10:44 p.m., was centered roughly 6 miles east-southeast of Alum Rock.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, because dopamine also controls movement and hormone regulation, blocking D2 can cause side effects like stiffness, tremors, and hormonal changes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cabinet is a quivering collection of yea-sayers.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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Hamill delivers this monologue with real passion, his raspy voice quivering with sincerity.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Weather experts on the Leeward Islands — which include the British and U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Bahamas — were keeping close watch midweek as Erin lurched toward the Caribbean.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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At about a thousand feet, Earhart took over, and the plane immediately began lurching and wobbling.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Don't wait until tax season, when they are bound to be swamped, to ask questions and strategize.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Many will wait for a favorable exit because in venture capital and private equity, an exit is always a possibility.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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