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as in hesitated
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
he's still wavering about whether to take the job
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as in faltered
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the steel tower wavered for a moment before falling over
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Recent Examples of wavered
The young quarterback’s ball placement wavered throughout the 2025 season, and coach Kevin O’Connell often attributed the inaccuracies to McCarthy’s footwork.
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Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The cheeky shade names prove Jacobs’s sense of humor hasn’t wavered—think Delulu, No Cap, Blocked and Hot Take.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The latest test for the world's most valuable company arrived at a topsy-turvy moment for markets, which have wavered in recent days as the Iran war has shown little sign of an imminent resolution.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 May 2026
But at the end of the day, my faith has not wavered in this group.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Sneed’s testimony became the foundation of the prosecution’s case, and has, over the decades, spurred doubts about his conviction – Glossip has never wavered in maintaining his innocence.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Still, Riley says her daughter’s approach hasn’t wavered.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Like Hart, Brunson never wavered either.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Infantino has not wavered on Iran’s participation in the World Cup or in its matches in the United States.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The cheeky shade names prove Jacobs’s sense of humor hasn’t wavered—think Delulu, No Cap, Blocked and Hot Take.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The latest test for the world's most valuable company arrived at a topsy-turvy moment for markets, which have wavered in recent days as the Iran war has shown little sign of an imminent resolution.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 May 2026
But at the end of the day, my faith has not wavered in this group.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Sneed’s testimony became the foundation of the prosecution’s case, and has, over the decades, spurred doubts about his conviction – Glossip has never wavered in maintaining his innocence.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Still, Riley says her daughter’s approach hasn’t wavered.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Like Hart, Brunson never wavered either.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Infantino has not wavered on Iran’s participation in the World Cup or in its matches in the United States.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavered
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The couple have since kept a low profile with their relationship, but have not hesitated to show their support for each other on social media and at public events, including the launch party for Holland's non-alcoholic brand Bero in New York City in October 2024.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Speaking the day after Orlando was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for a third consecutive season, Weltman hesitated to say whether or not experience would be a deciding factor.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Everlane's finances have faltered in recent years.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
22 May 2026
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Falter has, well, faltered since coming over to the Royals last year.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Minnesota found its groove in the fourth quarter, while San Antonio’s legs wobbled.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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If everyone succeeded, the box got shorter for the next round, while the other participants hovered nearby to catch anyone who wobbled.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Verb
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In the corner of the room, Kyle Schwarber shook his head.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Highlanders will have one less coach than usual for the CIF LA City Section Open Division championship in South Gate on Saturday after an accident shook the Highlanders to their core Monday.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Wavered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavered. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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