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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
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Recent Examples of waver
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Hair wavers often either come with three barrels or a single-barrel, which can result in tight waves or loose kinks.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Although the New York Giants made aggressive plays to acquire the No. 1 pick, the Titans didn’t waver.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Verb
Best of all, with negative ion technology at play, this waver boasts less heat damage overall.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Hair wavers often either come with three barrels or a single-barrel, which can result in tight waves or loose kinks.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Noun
Markets are finally wavering thanks to the implementation of global tariffs and concerns about jobs and interest rates.
—Moneyshow, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Although the New York Giants made aggressive plays to acquire the No. 1 pick, the Titans didn’t waver.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Verb
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Utilize available accessibility services and don't hesitate to request assistance when needed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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This can have consequences: Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming adults with the same habits.—
Shelbie Witte,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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High-multiple growth stocks often falter during economic slowdowns, as lower earnings growth leads to sharp contractions in valuation multiples.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Trump has made ending the conflict a major priority of his administration, though negotiations have faltered.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although New Yorkers have heavily leaned Democratic in most local and statewide elections, Republicans have gained traction with the help of a strong base combined with more political sway from independent voters.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Traditional models of persuasion designed to push, nudge, or steer don't hold as much sway in a world where the consumer is often one step ahead.—
Teja Chekuri,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the elevator of the Associated Press Building at Rockefeller Plaza, Sunny’s brows trembled.—
Kiran Desai,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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But then the cheers from his fans would begin, and Hogan would tremble with energy.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The festival's lineup will feature performances by 10 bands, including '80s cover groups, country, folk rock/Celtic, rock and pop sounds; a poker run; campground parade; bonfire; costume contest; a pig roast and vendors, the website says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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He’s gone from being a depth piece to the rock of the rotation in his 11th big-league season, mostly due to understanding himself.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Han shook off criticisms of the small ring by also noting that both Belly and Jeremiah are college students on a budget.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rinse the greens in the empty side of the sink, then put the greens in the colander, rinse again, shake off, and rinse again.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The biggest beneficiaries of the change have been Sam Vines, who can now play a bigger attacking role, and Yapi, who still slots into a central role, but can also make waves on the wing.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Europe's defense stocks wobbled at the start of the week, as investors pored over the details — still lacking in some areas — of the framework trade agreement struck by the U.S. and European Union on Sunday.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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But near the end, the spin started to wobble President John F. Kennedy was always good at spinning a story.—
J. Randy Taraborrelli,
Air Mail,
19 July 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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