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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
That commitment has never wavered from my side.
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George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Yet, the concessions sold at the tournament have not wavered from their old school prices.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Spain and Italy have both denied America use of military bases in their territory; Britain, the erstwhile steadfast ally of America, wavered on the issue, too.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Cora stuck with Durbin through the rough stretch — Durbin started six of seven games — to ensure that the 25-year-old infielder’s confidence never wavered.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Duckett never wavered in his claims of innocence.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
My resolve, however, has never been greater, my desire for justice has never wavered, and most importantly, my love for Gannon will never fail.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Never wavered in staying true to his values.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Several other Democrats have wavered or remained silent about supporting their caucus’s current leader, with Warner being the latest.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Yet, the concessions sold at the tournament have not wavered from their old school prices.
—Ella Gonzales
april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Spain and Italy have both denied America use of military bases in their territory; Britain, the erstwhile steadfast ally of America, wavered on the issue, too.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Cora stuck with Durbin through the rough stretch — Durbin started six of seven games — to ensure that the 25-year-old infielder’s confidence never wavered.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Duckett never wavered in his claims of innocence.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
My resolve, however, has never been greater, my desire for justice has never wavered, and most importantly, my love for Gannon will never fail.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Never wavered in staying true to his values.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Several other Democrats have wavered or remained silent about supporting their caucus’s current leader, with Warner being the latest.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavered
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Dean Kim, master baker and founder of OC Baking Company, said that Schwarz was the kind of chef who never hesitated to show up for others.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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After a dramatic Easter weekend for the war in Iran—downed American fighter jets, a daring rescue behind enemy lines, and strikes on universities and petrochemical plants—traders hesitated at Monday’s opening bell.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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But the peace effort ultimately faltered after Iran could not commit to giving up its nuclear ambitions, the president said.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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The match was an Olympics of desperation as the Ducks broke their six-game freefall and San Jose faltered in a must-win position.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Market wobbled, then rallied on signals that Tehran might still want to talk, with investors assessing the blockade as brinkmanship as expectations for a possible deal rise.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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As enrollment has wobbled, tuition has increased.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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The pair shook hands and shared some laughs with those waiting in line to see them.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bennedict Mathurin shook off his recent slump to score a team-high 20 points to go with nine rebounds and eight assists.—
Janis Carr,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wavered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavered. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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