as in to shake
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
the polite guest chose to weasel rather than admit that he didn't like the meal
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Recent Examples of weasel
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
These weeds—the ones that do the impossible and weasel their way through cracks in the patio, concrete, pavers, and driveway—can be so difficult to remove since most weeding tools don’t fit in between the cracks.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
To give native birds a chance, New Zealand plans to eliminate invasive predators by 2050, including three species of rats as well as ferrets, weasels and their relatives, stoats.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Trying to weasel things by providing additional levels is abhorrent.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
These weeds—the ones that do the impossible and weasel their way through cracks in the patio, concrete, pavers, and driveway—can be so difficult to remove since most weeding tools don’t fit in between the cracks.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 3 May 2024
Noun
Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2025
To give native birds a chance, New Zealand plans to eliminate invasive predators by 2050, including three species of rats as well as ferrets, weasels and their relatives, stoats.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weasel
Verb
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Light shaking was detected, and people in several cities - including Hercules, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and Fremont - reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trim the dead parts, shake the soil off, and store them in a cool, dark location where they are protected from the cold.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One flash grenade exploded just a foot away from him, said the alderman, who represents Chicago’s 22nd ward, sending him ducking for cover.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Look for the nearest tree, fence, building, car, or other obstruction to duck behind.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Crafted from materials like leather and velvety suedes, the styles draw inspiration from the ‘80s — a decade Valdimars and Madsen frequently reference — and are defined by key elements such as leather knots, crystal embellishments, snake prints and bold colorblocking.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Maybe cut the head off the snake.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Louvet also hedged just a little.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bet-hedging super PACs aren’t offering a coherent policy position for voters to weigh but instead trying to cover all bases in an election.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Coming soon but here’s a sneak peak of some looks from the first few episodes.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jason Kelce then explained why the Chiefs haven’t run a sneak with Mahomes after that freak play in Denver.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While Abigail Spanberger stood with her running mate Jay Jones and his murderous fantasies, and evaded every direct question including equivocating over men being in locker rooms with girls.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Grijalva’s swearing-in has sparked a partisan furor on Capitol Hill, as Johnson equivocates on the timeline ahead and Democrats accuse him of delaying the ceremony for political reasons.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today's machines can scan your home, dodge obstacles, empty themselves, and adapt their cleaning strategy room by room.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Thaon recalled swimming through snow and dodging rocks until help arrived.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Weasel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weasel. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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