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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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 May 2025
Stocks wobbled on Thursday but ended with a gain, as Wall Street’s embrace of a ruling against President Trump’s trade policy quickly gave way to doubts about its long-term impact.
—Jason Karaian, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Gauff’s opponent, Bencic, reached the last-16 after surviving a mid-match wobble against 16th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(2).
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Verb
This is because a planet's altitude in the sky is dependent in part on the inclination of the ecliptic relative to the horizon, which shifts throughout the year due to Earth's wobbling orbit.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 May 2025
Stocks wobbled on Thursday but ended with a gain, as Wall Street’s embrace of a ruling against President Trump’s trade policy quickly gave way to doubts about its long-term impact.
—Jason Karaian, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Noun
Through those wobbles, the Heat nonetheless somehow survived the play-in round.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Gauff’s opponent, Bencic, reached the last-16 after surviving a mid-match wobble against 16th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, beating the Brazilian 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(2).
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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The tragedy shook the small Ohio town — and stunned viewers who remembered the Stockdale family's 2008 appearance on ABC's Wife Swap.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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And beside them, Milford, Weymouth and St. John’s of Shrewsbury also shook off their sub-20 seeding to advance at least once in an all-time showing of parity.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The move ended a months-long melodrama stemming from Devers’ unwillingness to change positions and the inability of the Boston brass to sway him.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Yet similar experiences alone might not be enough to sway emerging Asia away from the U.S. or China, according to Herrera-Lim.—
Abby Ryanto,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
Verb
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) hesitated to affirm his support for Schumer’s continued leadership.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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As good as the night was against an A’s team that has now lost 22 of 26 games, Soriano hesitated to call it his best.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
11 June 2025
Verb
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And then, if the team falters, dumping before the Aug. 31 deadline for players to be eligible for postseason rosters?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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In later grades, when there are no pictures or too many unfamiliar words to memorize, these readers would falter, and their reading troubles would hinder learning in other academic subjects.—
Denise Amos,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Nearly 50 people from as far away as Beaumont and Winchester reported feeling the tremor to the agency.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2025
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Or methimazole, which has brought relief and stability to women living with Graves’ disease, a thyroid disorder that can cause everything from tremors to heart complications.—
Christine Brennan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
Verb
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There’s quivering and shoving, growling and purring.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The journalist raised her hand, and her voice quivered in seeming alarm as the 6.2-magnitude quake shook Istanbul shortly before 1 p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 23.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The world is lurching toward autocracy, with alarming speed.—
Elisa Manfredini,
Time,
14 June 2025
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In the final moments, Molly lurches forward into this brave new world, with nothing but the overalls on her back and her best friend who can barely start her car.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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And during the pandemic years, then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek decided to send three Pixar titles straight to Disney+ domestically, including Turning Red, Luca and the Oscar-winning Soul, a decision rivals said taught families to wait to watch a film at home.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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