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also wabble
1
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water
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2
as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it
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3
as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time
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also wabble
as in tremor
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Recent Examples of wobble
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The underlying numbers point to a mid-table side, yet the outcomes have wobbled.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
James Folta, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
But my first day on the world’s longest wooden sailing yacht starts with a wobble.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Verb
On an exclusive visit, KDKA's Lauren Linder watched the bird, Blue Skies, wobble around by hopping on one leg with the other in a splint.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The underlying numbers point to a mid-table side, yet the outcomes have wobbled.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
But there is a wobble, which feels like the moment to keep pressing.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
But my first day on the world’s longest wooden sailing yacht starts with a wobble.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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After the game, the Islanders stayed on the ice and shook hands with Kings captain Kopitar, who is playing in his 20th and final season in the NHL.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Palmer shook off the incident and continued leading a conversation about the new movie, which was the SXSW Film Festival opener Thursday night at the Paramount Theatre.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The poll suggested there is room to sway public opinion on the issue, said Sean Freeder, director of UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab and political science professor.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The sea of heads bopped rhythmically and bodies swayed wildly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Palmer is the center of the film and building the cast around her initially had Riley hesitating.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who spots a Nile monitor should be aware these animals will not hesitate to defend themselves.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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If real estate values falter in a community, the decline could imperil a crucial revenue stream from property taxes for cities, counties, regional agencies, and school districts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The political tremors triggered by the ballot measure already have reshaped California’s political landscape.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Weak to light shaking has been detected and people reported feeling the tremor in several cities, including Geyserville, Kelseyville and Cloverdale according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Don't jerk the steering wheel, as the overreaction can cause the vehicle to slide further or roll.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Giddey stopped, the ball cradled in his palm, shouting while jerking his hand in the rough direction of his intended pass.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the course of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s term, CPS has lurched from budget crisis to budget crisis, able only to muddle through due to record-breaking mayoral declarations of tax-increment-financing surpluses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 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
Verb
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One man described how, before fleeing home in Tehran, explosions made his 6½-year-old son tremble in fear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Kidman doesn’t tremble or get squeamish putting on the white lab coat of Kay Scarpetta, chief medical examiner at the heart of Patricia Cornwell's series of crime thriller novels, now adapted for a Prime Video show by Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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