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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
If his form has wavered, then so has a more literal kind of dependability.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 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
Friends of Rubio say his stance and the underlying goal of a free Cuba has never wavered and continue to serve as his personal and political compass.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 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
Friends of Rubio say his stance and the underlying goal of a free Cuba has never wavered and continue to serve as his personal and political compass.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavered
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While much of Manhattan hesitated, the ultra-wealthy kept moving—and in some cases, moving quickly when the right opportunity appeared.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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When the girl hesitated, embarrassed, the boy insisted.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander — a former first-round pick by the Pirates in 2017 — missed out on his first victory with the Orioles since being acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay when Baltimore's defense faltered late.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Efforts to identify a leadership alternative inside Iran have faltered.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Semiconductors, the last remnant of tech-stock leadership, have wobbled, including some severe profit-taking in memory stocks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Powerhouse Duke wobbled into an improbable, surreal 11-point halftime deficit against Siena.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stocks shook off an early stumble to finish with slim gains on Wall Street Thursday and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Wavered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavered. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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