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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
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Even given the wonky sound, Sheeran’s voice never wavered.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Mar. 2026
Bear View: Bears identify a convergence of risks: FTC litigation, challenging tax season comparisons, and elevated valuations creating a significant downside risk should guidance waver.
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Starmer’s ban also comes in as his Labour government wavers, with a number set to challenge him for the leadership.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Even given the wonky sound, Sheeran’s voice never wavered.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
This pricing dynamic leaves little margin of safety if confidence wavers.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Mar. 2026
Bear View: Bears identify a convergence of risks: FTC litigation, challenging tax season comparisons, and elevated valuations creating a significant downside risk should guidance waver.
—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Verb
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When asked which member of the family is the best soccer player, Theo didn't hesitate.
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When an agreement offers nothing to the Iranian people, why would the regime hesitate to intensify its crackdown?
Verb
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When Johnson faltered, Clark had plenty of breathing room — and a quick turnaround.
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Still up seven games in the NL East, the Braves (46-27) are in an offensive funk over the past week, and the team’s good starting pitching has faltered some.
Noun
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The rhythm section is downright molten, an understated, earthy sway beneath Davis’ soaring melodies.
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Movement through this passage promotes concerns that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority still holds sway in the movement of vessels throughout the strait.
Verb
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Each time the leaves trembled, the sunlight filtering through them also wavered.
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Logic, curated by decades of precedent, suggested the 22-year-old might tremble at the growl of the aggressive, experienced Wolves.
Noun
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Free of armored men and anchors, the ship slipped over the jagged rocks.
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Mumy's love for music eventually led to even more success in the form of Barnes & Barnes, his quirky rock and novelty duo group with the late Robert Haimer.
Verb
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Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.
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In a major rupture, strong shaking could cause severe damage near the fault and in areas built on soft or water-saturated soils, which can amplify shaking.
Noun
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The peak of the heat wave will be centered over Germany Saturday with many cities throughout the country expected to reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).
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Early on, news of the casino’s construction caused waves of controversy across Sonoma County — some of which resulted in death threats against Sarris’ life.
Verb
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But things are starting to wobble.
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Suddenly, the tent jerked and wobbled.
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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