as in weaseled
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 waffled
Dietary recommendations have waffled over time.
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Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Paterno waffled before deciding to stay in State College.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
But state lawmakers, facing their own deficit, have waffled over continuing the initiative.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Tania Fabo, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Paterno waffled before deciding to stay in State College.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
But state lawmakers, facing their own deficit, have waffled over continuing the initiative.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffled
shook
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As economic uncertainty and steep tariffs shook global trade in 2025, the Port of Los Angeles remained the busiest marine gateway in the country and recorded its third busiest year ever.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trump over the weekend shook the NATO alliance by threatening tariffs on Europe to strong-arm his aim of taking over Greenland.—
Michelle L. Price,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Waffled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffled. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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