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Recent Examples of wonky
Boone also adored Sterling’s home run calls, which were often wonky and full of puns.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The storytelling is wonky, given the film’s competing needs to be Miranda-blunt about the modern magazine business while pairing marvelously with a glass of rosé.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The obscure, wonky agency is arguably the least known and even less understood by most consumers, but it was thrust into the spotlight last November when Democrats flipped two seats on what had been an all-Republican panel.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments about a simmering controversy over a wonky but important topic called skinny labels, which will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
The storytelling is wonky, given the film’s competing needs to be Miranda-blunt about the modern magazine business while pairing marvelously with a glass of rosé.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The obscure, wonky agency is arguably the least known and even less understood by most consumers, but it was thrust into the spotlight last November when Democrats flipped two seats on what had been an all-Republican panel.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments about a simmering controversy over a wonky but important topic called skinny labels, which will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
Adjective
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For a lavish Sunday brunch, visit Dancerobot, chef Jesse Ito's retro-style izakaya in Rittenhouse, and order the sourdough pancake, a wobbly, table-sized cloud served with red miso maple syrup.—
Regan Stephens,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
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One was barreling down the sidewalk, heading straight for McCabe – topped with a wobbly 10-year-old boy who appeared to be making no attempt to slow down.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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The Bobcats’ shaky defense spotted USC two unearned runs.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The agreement is expected to extend the current shaky ceasefire that has been in place since early April, though both sides have accused the other of breaching it with continued strikes.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Wild goats grazed on steep rocky hillsides around the bend from El Vicenc (rates from $240).—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The entrance is also steep and rocky, and barely wide enough for a single person at a time to climb through.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Of course, no seder would be complete without everyone sitting at the table at the end of the night, totally stuffed and maybe a little tipsy, to chat and gossip about everyday life.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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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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The tippy top is dubbed Mount Livermore, and many climb it for the promise of 360-degree views.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 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
Adjective
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This Professional mode experience confirms that the Bravia 9 II seems ready to both show off what its panel can do without pictures looking overblown and unbalanced, and cater for enthusiasts who like to see content looking as it was designed to look by its creators.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Presidents and members of Congress from both parties have committed to unbalanced spending in the decades since President Bill Clinton briefly managed to balance the budget in the 1990s.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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“Wonky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonky. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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