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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
That late-season wobble is a legitimate concern, but there seems to be more good than bad.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Eleni Petrakou, Scientific American, 8 June 2025
In this case, the dollar is wobbling because markets lack faith in it, even though the U.S. economy is doing better than most others.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Verb
Observers noted some minor issues, like slight delays in reaction time or wobbles after taking a hit, but overall, the robots handled the pressure well.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
That late-season wobble is a legitimate concern, but there seems to be more good than bad.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
The heart of the experiment is a giant 50-foot-diameter magnet, which acts as a racetrack for wobbling muons.
—Eleni Petrakou, Scientific American, 8 June 2025
In this case, the dollar is wobbling because markets lack faith in it, even though the U.S. economy is doing better than most others.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shook hands in Scotland on Sunday after agreeing on the framework for a trade deal between two of the world’s biggest economies.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
28 July 2025
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Accompanied by her brother-in-law, Sen. Edward Kennedy, the former first lady was seen at N.Y.C.'s 21 Club — shaking hands with other frequenters.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Stake young trees to prevent them from swaying back and forth as their root systems are still weak, and the movement may damage the roots or uproot the tree.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Don’t let that sway your purchasing decision, though, because Amazon, Best Buy and others will still carry it at even cheaper prices considering it is two generations old.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But in volatile and uncertain times, many leaders hesitate to act, and others simply freeze up.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
31 July 2025
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If you’re selected for an interview, don’t hesitate to ask the hiring manager whether a degree is truly required or if relevant experience counts.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Verb
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After Democrats took control of the Senate in 2021 with President Joe Biden in the White House, efforts to address the cap again faltered, despite efforts by Pritzker and other Democratic governors who wrote Biden a letter that spring calling for it to be eliminated.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Trump's ratings on some of the most significant issues facing the country also faltered, according to Gallup pollsters.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Like the tremors, the stiffness often begins on one side, typically on the same side of the tremor, but subsequently affects both sides of the body.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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While Parkinson's will eventually affect both sides of the body, one side will generally exhibit more severe symptoms than the other, according to NINDS. Symptoms of Parkinson's can include tremors, muscle stiffness, slowing of spontaneous movement, and problems with gait and balance.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Josh Allen’s Bills aren’t quivering in their boots after Miami’s five summer additions.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 July 2025
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My thumb quivered on the button, yet received no command to push.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
10 July 2025
Verb
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But that’s not enough opposition to stop CPS from lurching substantially further toward insolvency if Harden and interim school Superintendent Macquline King choose that route.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Like Germany after the defeat of Hitler, Argentina lurched back and forth between judging its past crimes and trying to move beyond them.—
Julia M. Klein,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Tijuana has always been a place of waiting for migrants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Many big Silicon Valley companies weren’t willing to wait, and smaller ones couldn’t afford to.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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