as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of waffle
Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Just in time for warmer nights, browse more cooling bedding options below, including a temperature-regulating waffle blanket, an elegant pintuck-style cooling comforter, and a breezy bamboo pick.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
A lot of uncertainty remains in the forecast as temperatures waffle across the area, causing the rain/snow line to continue to shift, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Also available now are waffle fries and a berry mint beverage.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Just in time for warmer nights, browse more cooling bedding options below, including a temperature-regulating waffle blanket, an elegant pintuck-style cooling comforter, and a breezy bamboo pick.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
Verb
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The crunchy noodles contrast so nicely with the chewy pancakes.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2026
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Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.—
Ana Khan,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Abel made the rounds across the floor, stopping at each booth to greet employees and shake hands with shareholders.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Bake until lemon curd is set but still jiggles slightly when gently shaken, 18–24 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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Over plates of eggs, flapjacks, sausage and bacon, everyday worries seem to fade away.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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