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Both the title and the quippy-wonky tone come from an Andy Weir novel, from 2021, and, like the book, the film uses Grace’s temporary amnesia as a structuring device.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
While some guests dig into stats and delightfully wonky debates (best Reds clutch hitter of all time, for example), Greiner and Freking also steer the conversation to topics any fan can appreciate – like ballpark food favorites and spirited discussions about the best baseball movie ever made.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Their wonky New Orleans bounce ideas, their mellow Jersey club hits, hell, even the gleeful beatjacking across their mixtapes, are all so thrilling and open to possibility compared to the practically conservative rage rap on wonderful.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Playing on that wonky ankle this past Friday, Cam missed a wide-open three that would’ve buried the Thunder in OKC.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
While some guests dig into stats and delightfully wonky debates (best Reds clutch hitter of all time, for example), Greiner and Freking also steer the conversation to topics any fan can appreciate – like ballpark food favorites and spirited discussions about the best baseball movie ever made.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Their wonky New Orleans bounce ideas, their mellow Jersey club hits, hell, even the gleeful beatjacking across their mixtapes, are all so thrilling and open to possibility compared to the practically conservative rage rap on wonderful.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2026
Playing on that wonky ankle this past Friday, Cam missed a wide-open three that would’ve buried the Thunder in OKC.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
Adjective
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The bench unit was wobbly in the first half, but a trio of solid defensive possessions started the fourth quarter with a bang.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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The wobbly start wasn’t for lack of lead singer Arnel Pineda’s efforts.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 26-year-old Santos, who originally made his debut with the Giants in 2021, made an early compelling case to make the Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee but had two shaky outings after missing time due to a personal matter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In it, Vigna talks about India, free trade, and the shaky EV market.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That cliffhanger leads into what will be a tragic finale, opening up with the ‘90s power couple finding themselves in a rocky place, as was teased in the flash-forward first moments of the premiere.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their Extract Mode let drivers raise the truck an additional six inches for rocky terrain.—
Jon McNeill,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kylie’s friends were seemingly tipsy and hungry and arguing over a bag of The Good Crisp Company Original Potato Chips, Crinkle Cut.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Olympic broadcaster Danika Mason has issued an apology for being tipsy on air while covering the Winter Olympics in Italy.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Skiers and riders can make their way to the tippy top of the mountain on the higher bowls for a little fun on peaks 6, 7, and 8, but be warned—the mountain does not offer any beginner terrain in the spring season, so make sure your skills fall into the intermediate or advanced category.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Is Big Jim going to be anywhere but the tippy top of the b.o.?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Rhetoric, including questions providers do or don’t ask, plays a role in the unbalanced sterilization rates among men and women.—
Jenna Vinson,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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The economy is unbalanced at the moment.—
Conor Sen,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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