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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
Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
The three-barrel waver changed the way many people heat-styled their hair.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 2 May 2025
Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
As social ideas evolve, wavering in the face of these changes, remaining fixed in uncertainty in how to behave, can be a trap.
—Diana Arterian
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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Verb
The sheer ease of Jacobs-Jenkins’s writing drives the headlong rush of the first act, but in the unbalanced second half his technique wavers.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
The three-barrel waver changed the way many people heat-styled their hair.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 2 May 2025
Noun
Trump has never wavered in his enmity for California.
—Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
As social ideas evolve, wavering in the face of these changes, remaining fixed in uncertainty in how to behave, can be a trap.
—Diana Arterian
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Verb
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Don’t hesitate to end partnerships with contractors who aren’t aligned with your vision or delivering results.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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In this way, the ellipsoid would change shape in jerky, hesitating motions, gradually exploring the space around it.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
7 July 2025
Verb
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When corporate processes eclipse the culture, ventures almost inevitably falter.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Here are a few more takeaways from Monday’s game: Michael Wacha falters late Wacha had trouble navigating the Mariners’ lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The world's wealthy are seeking cutting-edge retail experiences, but the personal touch of interacting with their favorite luxury stores still holds ultimate sway.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Motorola, with its back-in-the-pack position and the uncertainty about whether its new Moto X phone would be a hit, had little sway in comparison.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Wires were seen submerged in pooling water across the floor and high winds made the floor and walls of the facility’s tents tremble, reporter video from CNN affiliate Spectrum News 13 showed.—
Devon M. Sayers,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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The sound is electronic and rhythmically driven; the singing trembles with desire and confusion.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2025
Noun
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On top of that, bits of gold spew from broken rocks and enemies, which both serve to power up DK’s special abilities and can be used to unlock permanent upgrades.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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Tucked beside one of Iceland’s most popular destinations is The Retreat, a private oasis carved into lava rock and offering world-class cuisine and pampering surrounded by otherworldly views.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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But the humble protein powerhouse has never seemed to be able to shake the bad reputation.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The earth begins to shake as the animals, each one a small tank of muscle, thunder along the route at speeds of up to 20 miles an hour, scattering runners.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Noun
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This week's move higher triggered a big wave of short liquidations.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Surfers have the mountainous waves of Mavericks Beach near Half Moon Bay.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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If not for his defensive deterrence, the Heat may not have regained their defensive stride after the team was wobbled by Butler’s indifference prior to his parting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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Mariners reliever Trent Thornton wobbled on the mound with one out in the eighth.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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