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1
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water
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2
as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it
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3
as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time
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also wabble
as in tremor
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Recent Examples of wobble
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The Belarusian was wobbling from a position of total control at one set up and 4-2 which previously would have eaten away at her soul and spirit.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
As tiny as that seems, the wobbles of small worlds usually manifest as motions approximately 10 times smaller still.
—John Wenz, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The integrated 90-degree adjustable kickstand provides secure and stable viewing without wobbling.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The Belarusian was wobbling from a position of total control at one set up and 4-2 which previously would have eaten away at her soul and spirit.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Norris overtook Leclerc for second late on in the race, as the Monegasque driver had a huge wobble at the final corner that almost sent him into the barriers.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
As tiny as that seems, the wobbles of small worlds usually manifest as motions approximately 10 times smaller still.
—John Wenz, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
Verb
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The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot delves into a crime that shook the town of Channelview, Texas, in 1991.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Warner, however, was looking to shake things up and get Bogart out of being typecast as a gangster.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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Manipulation tactics may sway hearts but not minds.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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None of those statistics, nor the strong consensus among Lower Basin officials seemed to sway the Upper Basin states, even though New Mexico and Utah have enacted settlements with Navajo.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And, in many cases, your competitors may be the ones hesitating, creating significant opportunities for you.Ken Pomella, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lindner also spoke ahead of Monday's vote, and blamed the coalition's downfall on its inability to come up with solutions to boost the country's faltering economy, which in turn alienated voters.H.J. Mai, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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As the defense has faltered against better opponents, the offense has regressed, as well.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the past century, the region has recorded 24 earthquakes of magnitude 7 or larger within 250 kilometers of Tuesday's tremor, including a magnitude 7.9 quake in 1950.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Some particularly harmful oils include: Tea Tree oil: Causes lethargy, tremors, and ataxia.Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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Just as the clock struck midnight on October 31, wrapping up another Halloween season, the undisputed queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, struck one last terrifying blow into the hearts of her quivering subjects.Michael Savio, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Some remind me of Piranesi’s imaginary prisons with their multilevel interiors diagonally slashed by staircases and shafts of sunlight, their ambiguous atmosphere quivering with both horror and exhilaration.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2024
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The crew called the lead flight attendant onboard, but within a few seconds, the airplane lurched.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the end, UnitedHealth paid a bitcoin ransom worth some twenty-two million dollars, and the system lurched back online.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Viktoriya Gonzales was among the parents who waited anxiously near the school for hours to be reunited with their children.Annie Correal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The suspects sat in prison for three years waiting for their trial in Yolo County Superior Court.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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