yo-yoing

present participle of yo-yo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for yo-yoing
Verb
  • Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Patricia Serio is waffling between Saint Xavier and Judson University to finish her degree.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This was after much pressing and equivocating, number one.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • But the judge’s equivocating ruling in that piracy case created a loophole, according to Anthropic’s lawyers.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • With a quick and creative offensive attack producing goals in front of stadium-shaking home crowds, the Americans have already won their group and booked their place in the knockout round.
    Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
  • In a major rupture, strong shaking could cause severe damage near the fault and in areas built on soft or water-saturated soils, which can amplify shaking.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • According to the lawsuit, the defendants profited from unlawful short-term rentals while evading requirements in city law designed to protect short-term renters, protect the quality of life for neighborhood residents and maintain a supply of affordable housing.
    Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Robinzine was charged with evading arrest, unlawful possession of a firearm and tempering with physical evidence.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Milk was in jail on unrelated allegations of driving under the influence and eluding police when Wendel's body was found.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
  • Aaron Scout Tipsword, 25, is facing charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, dangerous/excessive speeding, criminal mischief with property damage, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Instead of hedging before the push, engineers hedge after it.
    Khurram Javed Mir, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • About as many calls were sold as bought, suggesting traders might be hedging bullish bets on the ETF via spreads that will cap the upside if the fund posts more gains like the 24% rally its on today.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Gas prices in focus for Memorial Day travel Just a few years ago, the auto industry was largely shunning big engines in favor of more fuel efficient powertrains.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 7 June 2026
  • Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, people embrace talking freely about the experience, eschewing shame, with hashtags like #ShoutYourAbortion.
    Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 25 June 2026
  • Recorded live as one uninterrupted suite at The Jazz Gallery in New York, the album is triple the length of the original, eschewing rigid form for dense feeling.
    Rae-Aila Crumble, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
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“Yo-yoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo-yoing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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