Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yo-yoing
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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
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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
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While Abigail Spanberger stood with her running mate Jay Jones and his murderous fantasies, and evaded every direct question including equivocating over men being in locker rooms with girls.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Structure information summary Most structures in this region are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The fine powder is very messy to work with, however, so simply shaking it onto your chain wouldn't be practical.—
Ben Coxworth
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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He is charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle — a third-degree felony — along with multiple traffic offenses.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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Arnel Belizaire, a member of Haiti's parliament, was arrested on charges including financing terrorism and conspiracy against state security after evading national police for two months, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cole, diagnosed with autism and OCD, confessed to the FBI after eluding authorities for more than four years before his December arrest.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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And there will not be a skateboard chase with Marty eluding Biff and his fellow bullies.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Google is hedging its bets on quantum.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The petrostates hedging both sides For Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, this crisis is a warning dressed as a windfall.—
Ezgi Canpolat,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue the policy change falls short, as members who accept donor blood in medical emergencies could face shunning from the faith community.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Traders are shunning debt as oil extends its surge past $100, triggering broad panic in Asia over commodity import costs.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bourbaki prioritized abstraction over all else, eschewing concrete examples and calculations in favor of only the most general statements.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tisza is not particularly progressive, and its platform is generally considered center-right, eschewing cultural issues for a campaign laser-targeted on corruption in government.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Yo-yoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yo-yoing. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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