Synonyms of wiggle room

wiggle room

noun

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

the language of the contract is vague and leaves too much wiggle room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• space
• latitude
• leeway
• swing
• license
• rein

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wiggle room

The good news is there might be more wiggle room than previously thought. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 7 July 2026

Capital Economics said the de-escalation buys African policymakers a bit of wiggle room to manage the prolonged economic hangover of the US-Iran war. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

That also puts Charlotte roughly $45 million below the tax line, providing plenty of wiggle room to take on contracts. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

That’s hardly any wiggle room, and the team has to fill at least one roster spot in free agency – perhaps two. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026