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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
Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Liverpool may have had a late-season wobble but there’s no resting on laurels.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 20 May 2025
James Hider, NPR, 12 June 2025
Morale, performance, customer satisfaction—something will wobble.
—Aleesha Webb, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the crème brulees are set around the edges but still have a wobble in the middle when gently shaken.
-Immediately transfer the ramekins to the fridge and cool overnight or for at least 4 hours.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Liverpool may have had a late-season wobble but there’s no resting on laurels.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Noun
The news of the airstrikes sent global markets wobbling — oil prices jumped nearly five percent, while U.S. stock futures dipped.
—James Hider, NPR, 12 June 2025
Morale, performance, customer satisfaction—something will wobble.
—Aleesha Webb, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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But the humble protein powerhouse has never seemed to be able to shake the bad reputation.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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But in that time of rounding corners only to find another door closed, my relentless hopefulness had finally been shaken.—
Kelsey Cox,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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The White House’s fiscal policies will sway earnings too, as tax cuts, the end of certain tax credits, more spending on defense, and less spending on the social safety net ripple through corporate America and consumers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The whipsaw of global trade negotiations can quickly sway market sentiment and pose an ongoing threat to the strength of this rally.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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Seize Market Share When Competitors Retreat Expand globally when trends align and others hesitate.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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However, small businesses hesitate to seize the opportunity due to factors like limited finances, technical deficits, and lack of expertise.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Here are a few more takeaways from Monday’s game: Michael Wacha falters late Wacha had trouble navigating the Mariners’ lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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When corporate processes eclipse the culture, ventures almost inevitably falter.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
23 June 2025
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Two days later, in response to hair-raising tremors in the bond markets, Trump paused the tariffs on most countries.—
Joel Gehrke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Those emotional generators are apparent on the title track, a minimal hymn of salvation wrapped in Springsteen’s quivering voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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My son swayed gently between my legs, still wearing last night’s jammies, azure eyes trained on the flutist’s quivering embouchure.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On June 18th, the Karen Read saga finally lurched to its inevitable end, when a Norfolk County jury, assigned the unenviable task of spending spring and early summer watching corruption theater in Dedham court, acquitted Ms. Read of all the serious charges against her.—
Tom Blakely,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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More to come on this one as the American media M&A space makes another lurch forwards.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Because while others sit back, waiting for the dust to settle, the forward-thinkers are already iterating on version 3.0.—
Crystal Gilmore,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Rushing #68 of the Los Angeles Dodgers waits for a pitch in the fourth inning during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 27, 2025...—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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