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also wabbled
1
as in shook
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 lurched
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it
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as in hesitated
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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as in faltered
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the drunk stood up, wobbled for a moment, and fell forward
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Recent Examples of wobbled
That border too wobbled well into the 1930s which ultimately left Mount Ararat inside Turkey.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Gauthier entered Monday with a team-high 19 goals for an Anaheim squad that started strong but has wobbled in recent weeks.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Westview’s 6-foot-1 Mia Jacobson wobbled off the court in the first period with her bell ringing and nose leaking blood after colliding with the Dons’ 6-2 Bianca Slone.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Porcupine punt wobbled out of bounds, and the Indians took over at the Pines’ 37.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
That's particularly important to financial markets that have wobbled lately over fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, coupled with ongoing geopolitical concerns and uncertainty over Fed monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Many have been subject to rising costs as supply chains have wobbled during the Russian war in the Ukraine.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
The peso had wobbled in recent days after a regional election spurred fears Milei would underperform in the midterm vote, prompting a $20 billion bailout promise from the US, which sees him as an ally.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The rotating fan clicked, wobbled, and turned the other way.
—Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Gauthier entered Monday with a team-high 19 goals for an Anaheim squad that started strong but has wobbled in recent weeks.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Westview’s 6-foot-1 Mia Jacobson wobbled off the court in the first period with her bell ringing and nose leaking blood after colliding with the Dons’ 6-2 Bianca Slone.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Porcupine punt wobbled out of bounds, and the Indians took over at the Pines’ 37.
—Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Nov. 2025
That's particularly important to financial markets that have wobbled lately over fears of an artificial intelligence bubble, coupled with ongoing geopolitical concerns and uncertainty over Fed monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Many have been subject to rising costs as supply chains have wobbled during the Russian war in the Ukraine.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
The peso had wobbled in recent days after a regional election spurred fears Milei would underperform in the midterm vote, prompting a $20 billion bailout promise from the US, which sees him as an ally.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The rotating fan clicked, wobbled, and turned the other way.
—Lauren Rothery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobbled
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This should have people across the country absolutely shook.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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The birth of Endeavor startled Hollywood, but Endeavor’s subsequent takeover of powerhouse William Morris shook the town to its core.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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The relentless Chacon lurched outside after her just as his car door opened and out popped their 6-year-old son, begging his dad to stop.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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New year optimism was certainly in short supply inside Anfield as the mood lurched from restlessness to exasperation and then anger.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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While competitors hesitated, Tesla built data depth and operational learning that now underpin its long-term advantage.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Crew members hesitated, unsure how to navigate the transition.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2026
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Pass protection faltered, the run game stalled and Love couldn’t find a rhythm through the air as Green Bay welcomed Chicago back into the game and the Bears once again took advantage to end their archrival’s season in stunning fashion.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Traffic in restaurants faltered, as budget-conscious customers ate out less often and spent less.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two stood nose-to-nose on the field when the Steelers player grabbed onto Chase’s facemask, jerked his head and appeared to punch him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The poll, sponsored by the Union-Tribune and 10News, found that only a relatively small portion of residents were swayed by arguments from the mayor and council that revenue from the fees is needed to avoid budget cuts.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Millennials, resolute in their fatigue, are less swayed by surface-level marketing and more attuned to what actually makes work sustainable.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No one spoke until Chuky shuddered his head and this time without laughing said, Shit, that’s crazy.—
Jonathan Miles,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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East Denver sushi fans shuddered in late December when Okinawa Japanese Cuisine, a mainstay on Colfax Avenue since 2010, closed and boarded up its doors with brown paper.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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The fallout continues from the aggressive tactics of federal agents in Minnesota, with bipartisan calls for accountability after the state was rocked by two fatal shootings this month.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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So while the market will pay close attention to interest rate developments and indications, much of the scrutiny will go toward the ancillary events that have rocked the central bank.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobbled. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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