Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weltered
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What supports will schools offer to students who are emotionally impacted by this sudden disruption, especially those who have already been shuffled around multiple times?—
Randy Ribay,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Drained from work, Irvi shuffled down the stairs in sweatpants.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Stamina and technique aside, Spyres delivered a deeply human hero staggered by his own vulnerability.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Commissioners serve two year terms, which are staggered so about half of them expire each January.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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But UConn faltered in the second half, surrendering a 20-4 run and at one point going nearly eight minutes between field goals.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Aussie actor has had quite the year, with acclaimed performances in films such as Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights—and amidst the many press tours and busy award season events, his personal style has never faltered.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the first — and perhaps only — time in his Iowa coaching career, Ferentz briefly wallowed in self-pity.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Five straight Poway victories reeled Buchanan back in.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kenny eventually reeled the shark close enough to shore to unhook and release it.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Elsewhere in town, the original creature, played by Christian Bale, has lurched here from Austria still on his lonely quest for companionship.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then, just as abruptly, the plane lurched up, slamming everyone back to the ground.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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That argument has not swayed Banas.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Freeder said the people who are somewhat supportive could be swayed.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara struggled in his World Baseball Classic debut three years ago for his native Dominican Republic, which didn’t advance out of pool play that year.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 30-year-old offensive tackle — who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent ahead of the 2019 season — was brought to Charlotte in 2024 as a reserve option at tackle for the Panthers, who were interested in bolstering an offensive line that struggled mightily the year before.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Weltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weltered. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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