as in weasels
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 waffles
Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
If the club waffles on what should be a tap-in decision to replace Foote, that would be a bad process indicator at the outset of this crucial offseason.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
When the show first premiered, dressing as Eleven with a box of Eggo waffles under her arm was a top Halloween costume, and waffles have been featured in every season since.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Place waffles on warm plates and top with turkey.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Verb
While the rest of the world waffles on decarbonization, today’s climate presents another opportunity to gain competitive advantage.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
If the club waffles on what should be a tap-in decision to replace Foote, that would be a bad process indicator at the outset of this crucial offseason.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
When the show first premiered, dressing as Eleven with a box of Eggo waffles under her arm was a top Halloween costume, and waffles have been featured in every season since.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Place waffles on warm plates and top with turkey.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Noun
Unlike the large, fluffy waffles commonly found in the United States, Liège waffles are made with pearl sugar, which caramelizes as the waffle cooks.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffles
Noun
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An a la carte breakfast with everything from avocado on toast, eggs done all ways, and fluffy wattleseed pancakes is followed by long multi-course lunches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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When Dean made banana pancakes, stray banana slices fell to the floor and got mashed into the linoleum by his stockinged feet.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The Moon, planet of our emotions, lifts your 10th House of Career, while innovative Uranus shakes your 4th House of Home and Family.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps one of the most noteworthy destinations is Palace Diner, a dining car outfitted with just 15 counter stools and serving tasty buttermilk flapjacks.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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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
Verb
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In the video, the subject ducks his head in the opposite direction of the doorbell camera.—
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Christina Dugan Ramirez , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Julia Bonavita , Peter D'Abrosca , Alexandra Koch , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Waffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffles. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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