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Recent Examples of wonky
Much like his frenemy, Burgos takes his political messaging to the public via Instagram and TikTok, trying to unspool wonky and complicated housing policy in 60-second clips.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Mar. 2026
Here are details on the jars of lemon curd that taste like spring in a jar, and the dull, wonky pastes that are best left on the shelf.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The showdown is expected to produce heated debate on the floor -- not only about the bill’s provisions, but also the Senate’s wonky and longstanding procedures.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Emerson’s polling also looks wonky.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 Mar. 2026
Here are details on the jars of lemon curd that taste like spring in a jar, and the dull, wonky pastes that are best left on the shelf.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The showdown is expected to produce heated debate on the floor -- not only about the bill’s provisions, but also the Senate’s wonky and longstanding procedures.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Emerson’s polling also looks wonky.
—Keith Naughton, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
Adjective
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My figures have two noses, two pairs of wobbly lips and lopsided torsos that often lean precariously to one side.—
Gabe Montesanti,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Anything worse than another Rory round in the 60s would have resulted in his lead shrinking, and a wobbly Saturday was certain to shrink the gap further.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The early returns were shaky, but with some adjustments — and with some time — Brown has brought the best version of his All-Star center to the floor.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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One possibility is that the ceasefire lasts only two weeks, is shaky throughout – as seen with Israel’s bombing of Lebanon after the ceasefire was declared – and war resumes.—
Donald Heflin,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet most of the other inner moons tend to be dustier and rockier.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trails like the River Canyon take you down to cool water and rocky viewpoints, while shorter paths such as Lava Bluffs are great for a quick scenic walk.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At a tipsy, intimate dinner with two of their friends mere nights before the wedding, Emma reveals the worst thing she’s ever done.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 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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Long-term, do the Bruins have staying power at the tippy top of the sport?—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known as 40 Duke, the locale is nestled in the upper floors of its historic flagship—with only those at the tippy top of Selfridges’s loyalty program gaining full access.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their effect on each other is also unbalanced with Cee Cee seeing Bertie as BFF — Best Fan Forever.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, the trend is a great way to hide a door that's in a strange place, or one that otherwise makes a room feel unbalanced.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Wonky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonky. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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