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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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as in hesitation
a state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action
after a moment's wavering, she accepted his proposal
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as in uncertain
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as in hesitating
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 faltering
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 waver
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
But when vaccine uptake has wavered in the past, governments have been key to buoying those levels again.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The lesser among them, the timorous, the doubtful, and the wavering, stood back, watching, waiting for some greater sign, savoring their doubts.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Honda’s commitment was wavering, and German powerhouses Audi and Porsche were considering F1 entries.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Cassidy voted to confirm Kennedy despite publicly wavering over his vaccine views.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Which, in Ball’s estimation, never really wavered much.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
But when vaccine uptake has wavered in the past, governments have been key to buoying those levels again.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
If your hand wavers, the resulting images may be blurry.
—PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Original price: $32.99 If mermaid waves are your ideal hairstyle, this waver tool from BedHead should be on your radar.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
However, the projections being made insinuate some potential wavering on his side.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
The lesser among them, the timorous, the doubtful, and the wavering, stood back, watching, waiting for some greater sign, savoring their doubts.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Her question, in Lipe-Smith’s inquisitive piccolo of a voice, is heartbreaking in its blend of straightforwardness and desperate desire, as is her mother’s wavering response.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Honda’s commitment was wavering, and German powerhouses Audi and Porsche were considering F1 entries.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
The forecast models are wavering a bit on when the rain will arrive but the trend is more toward Friday night and Saturday.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2026
Cassidy voted to confirm Kennedy despite publicly wavering over his vaccine views.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waver
Adjective
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But a month after Maduro’s capture, while some see reason for optimism in the economy and releases of political prisoners, the country remains on an uncertain path.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Garland’s uncertain availability, and the Cavaliers’ need to get star Donovan Mitchell more scoring help, motivated Cleveland to swap their young floor leader for Harden, who is 10 years older.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Where Trump is unrelenting and single-minded, the justices have been inconsistent and unpredictable, and therefore appear irresolute.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
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Downtown, in his studio at the corner of White and Cortlandt Alley, on a Thursday evening in late July, Wyeth sat on his stool and considered the irresolute underpainting on his canvas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a big difference between a buyer who must complete a specific step and one who is simply unsure.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Based on the public defender’s account, Bell appeared at best ambivalent in the face of blatant prosecutorial misconduct.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Humans have an ambivalent relationship with raccoons.—
Kelly Lambert,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The fact that the NCAA couldn’t hold him out has inspired other faltering pros to reverse course.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their faltering attempt at a total crackdown—which can’t muzzle the anger and bravery of ordinary people—and its general odor of malicious incompetence, is even seeping into the White House’s hermetic media echo chamber.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The tiny elephant’s arrival is being celebrated as a once-in-a-generation moment as a new life takes its first wobbly steps.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Investors also are looking for D’Amaro to lift Disney’s wobbly stock, which has fallen 8% so far this year.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As millions of Americans gather around what should be a period of universal connection — Super Bowl week and the simultaneous opening of the Winter Olympics — the backdrop could not be more conflicted.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Skarsgård is widely recognized for tackling dark and complex characters with nuance and authenticity, like the conflicted, abusive husband in HBO's Big Little Lies and the power-hungry tech mogul in Succession.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Evidence of an indecisive mind.—
Karen Stabiner,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Lego Creator 3-in-1 Wild Safari Animals This three-in-one Lego set is the perfect gift for the indecisive builder or animal lover.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Waver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waver. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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