wavery

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wavery
Adjective
  • Leadership has never been easy, but the terrain leaders stand on today feels shakier than ever.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • This is an important offseason for Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr after a shaky sophomore NBA campaign.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Interface design software company Figma (NYSE:FIG) has had a rocky ride over the last few weeks, despite a stellar debut on the public markets last month.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The job is a ball, interactions take strategy, tipsy men are the obstacles — and obviously, the tips are the prize.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 May 2025
  • Gently fold the tipsy cherries into the mousse and add some of the remaining liquor (if desired).
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Downloads had been seen as one key industry metric, but those numbers also are wonky as changes to Apple’s operating system continue to negatively impact the numbers.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The volume radio dial is wonky on 2010 Toyota RAV4.
    John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
  • There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.
    Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Wavery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavery. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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