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Recent Examples of wonky
The wonky demise of Republicans’ bid to rein in federal judges marks a setback to one facet of Trump’s efforts to broaden executive power.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
But the post-merger NBA was still just a baby then, and things were wonky for a few years.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
After all, those winner-take-all moments have been wonky and unpredictable across the NBA for the last few years.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Stephanie White’s group has run into some wonky luck besides those absences.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 25 June 2025
But the post-merger NBA was still just a baby then, and things were wonky for a few years.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
After all, those winner-take-all moments have been wonky and unpredictable across the NBA for the last few years.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Stephanie White’s group has run into some wonky luck besides those absences.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
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In March, as President Trump talked up his plan to impose double-digit tariffs on most countries around the world, a clutch of major U.S. airlines dimmed their 2025 forecasts, citing dipping consumer confidence and shaky macroeconomic conditions.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Following a slew of injuries and shaky performances, the team has little choice but to add at least one relief arm in the near future.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The job is a ball, interactions take strategy, tipsy men are the obstacles — and obviously, the tips are the prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Gently fold the tipsy cherries into the mousse and add some of the remaining liquor (if desired).—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Mayfield has found his path after a rocky start to his NFL career.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Mount Washington is known for sudden weather changes, rocky terrain, and limited visibility, even in summer.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
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Adding McMahon makes the Yankees a bit unbalanced in lineup handedness, something Boone obsesses over.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Officials in Brussels are prepared to stomach an unbalanced agreement that favors the US if that’s what is required to break the impasse before the deadline.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 July 2025
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“Wonky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonky. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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