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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
Ryan French, Space.com, 22 July 2025
The fiscal hawks have pointed to wobbles in the bond market, where yields are on the rise amid concerns about U.S. debt and Trump’s trade war.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 3 June 2025
Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
There was the wonderful juxtaposition of a social-media video showing Cole Palmer wobbling along on a scooter in Times Square, largely unrecognised by the crowds of Americans, while his face stares down at them from a billboard.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Verb
This will reduce the total wobble throughout the exposure and lead to a sharper image.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 22 July 2025
The fiscal hawks have pointed to wobbles in the bond market, where yields are on the rise amid concerns about U.S. debt and Trump’s trade war.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 3 June 2025
Noun
Thanks to the off-road suspension innovations of TOTAL CHAOS, the footage didn’t wobble a bit—not even at 70 miles per hour.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
There was the wonderful juxtaposition of a social-media video showing Cole Palmer wobbling along on a scooter in Times Square, largely unrecognised by the crowds of Americans, while his face stares down at them from a billboard.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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Han shook off criticisms of the small ring by also noting that both Belly and Jeremiah are college students on a budget.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Rinse the greens in the empty side of the sink, then put the greens in the colander, rinse again, shake off, and rinse again.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stake young trees to prevent them from swaying back and forth as their root systems are still weak, and the movement may damage the roots or uproot the tree.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Don’t let that sway your purchasing decision, though, because Amazon, Best Buy and others will still carry it at even cheaper prices considering it is two generations old.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Utilize available accessibility services and don't hesitate to request assistance when needed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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This can have consequences: Children who hesitate to ask or answer questions risk becoming adults with the same habits.—
Shelbie Witte,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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High-multiple growth stocks often falter during economic slowdowns, as lower earnings growth leads to sharp contractions in valuation multiples.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Trump has made ending the conflict a major priority of his administration, though negotiations have faltered.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The airburst arrived almost a minute and a half after the tremor.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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The rare tristate tremor was recorded on April 5, 2024, and felt by approximately 42 million people in the region — an unfamiliar sensation for New Yorkers.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Cabinet is a quivering collection of yea-sayers.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
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Hamill delivers this monologue with real passion, his raspy voice quivering with sincerity.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Later in the drive, FSD lurched right – for no apparent reason – and tried to go down a steep driveway grade toward a locked gate.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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From the outside, the company has appeared to be lurching from one crisis to the next.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Antarctica has been forming for over 35 million years, so your inbox can wait.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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Taylor would often wait for Jarvaise after class to talk about his work.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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