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also wabbled
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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
The stock wobbled for a few days immediately after the report but then rose sharply, from about $6 per share to $15 per share by the end of May 2025.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Darcy Kuemper, goalie, B+ Anton Forsberg, goalie, B+ Both members of the Kings’ goalie tandem have stolen points at times and wobbled a bit at others.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That border too wobbled well into the 1930s which ultimately left Mount Ararat inside Turkey.
—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
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Darcy Kuemper, goalie, B+ Anton Forsberg, goalie, B+ Both members of the Kings’ goalie tandem have stolen points at times and wobbled a bit at others.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That border too wobbled well into the 1930s which ultimately left Mount Ararat inside Turkey.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobbled
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Knight shook her head and reiterated that this was indeed her final Olympic game.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their deaths shook this state and the nation.—
Kenety S. Gee,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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The big polar bear lurched forward, hitting top speed in two strides.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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As Matt Woosnam reflected recently, the Premier League’s feel-good story has lurched into night terrors.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Even then, his father, Chris Oettinger, hesitated to believe his Olympic dreams would become a reality — until the roster was announced last month.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Asked if this was a statement game, Dahlin hesitated.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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And it’s directed by Karim Aïnouz, a Brazilian director who once made the heated, moving dramas Madame Satan and The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão but in recent years has faltered with works like the disastrous Firebrand and the atmospheric but tedious Motel Destino.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2026
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The experience is reminiscent of the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, when another heavy favorite for gold, Nathan Chen, faltered in the short program of the men’s event and finished 17th.—
Alice Park,
Time,
14 Feb. 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
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But the technology giant has shown in recent months that it can be swayed.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Not swayed by the team’s second-half surge, Moorad fired him in October with the Padres at 74-85.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Karen Powers shuddered at what the adjuster said next, Shaun Powers said.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her body shuddered in a wave of tremors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Alba rocked one of her favorite bikinis—a playful boho paisley and animal print number in deep shades of red and orange.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Monday’s shooting came nearly two months after Rhode Island was rocked by a shooting at Brown University that left two students dead and wounded nine others, as well as a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Wobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobbled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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