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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of weasel
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for weasel
Verb
Skunks are mammals that are more like weasels than rodents.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
Noun
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
See All Example Sentences for weasel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weasel
Verb
-
With the final seconds ticking away and the Chiefs’ 30-17 triumph over the Detroit Lions sealed, KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes was looking to shake the hand of Lions safety Brian Branch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Because the building was shaking.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Sure enough, there was a cute little skunk staring back at me.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
-
Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In a handshake attempt during the final seconds, Branch ducked Mahomes, prompting Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to approach him.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Pressure arrived, and Allen ducked it initially to extend the play.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Indo-European mythology is about more than a sky father and a snake.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Same goes for lizards, snakes, tarantulas and other pets.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
By tapping Broadcom’s networking technology, OpenAI is hedging its bets.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
-
Getting higher yield, lower volatility To help get a boost in yield and dampen volatility, GGOV is hedged to remove currency risk, Becker said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In unveils, Di Figlio sneak-peeked a 90-secondcinematic trailer from Beta totally animated by Unreal Engine whose teaser was shown at Unreal Fest.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Russell Wilson ran two conventional sneaks this season with no pushers.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Spanberger never responded to Earle-Sears’ taunts and dodged when moderators pressed her about whether Jones should drop out.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
-
During the shooting, victims and witnesses rushed to the nearby establishments to dodge the gunfire, authorities said.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Weasel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weasel. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share