wobble 1 of 2

verb

ˈwä-bəl How to pronounce wobble (audio)
variants also wabble
Definition of wobblenext
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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4
as in to falter
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side the drunk stood up, wobbled for a moment, and fell forward

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wobble

2 of 2

noun

variants also wabble
as in tremor

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Recent Examples of wobble
Verb
An unlevel range can make pots and pans wobble, cause liquids to pool on one side, and turn cooking into a frustrating nightmare. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Which is troubling for buildings like 432 Park Avenue, a skyscraper made using white concrete that features heavily in The History of Concrete, wobbling in the wind. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
Asian stock markets also dropped on Friday in another wobble from investors over the sustainability of the AI boom. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Aside from that wobble, Muchová’s success this tournament has stemmed in large part from the accuracy and placement of her serve. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wobble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
  1. shake
  2. sway
  3. hesitate
  4. falter
  5. tremor
  6. jerk
  7. lurch
  8. tremble
Verb
  • Beck didn’t participate in the book, but Riesman finds enough friends, family and associates to assemble a complex portrait of an artist who wants his audiences to see him as fashion-forward but has had a hard time shaking his past.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Thunderous applause may greet one documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival, fitting for a story of athletes who shake the earth with every footfall.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of shake
Verb
  • With the challenges of supply chains and higher prices on retailers’ hands, shoppers are highly attuned to these considerations and can be swayed by retailers who demonstrate their ability to deliver on time and as promised.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ingredients That Derail a Healthy Breakfast One factor that can sway the debate in oatmeal versus peanut butter toast is the other ingredients these foods may contain.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sway
Verb
  • Smith hesitated, Davis said, and Anderson grabbed the weapon and opened fire.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • More often, courts hesitate to override a parent who, up until a divorce, has been a child’s primary decision-maker.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hesitate
Verb
  • Wednesday’s ugly loss, in which Yoshinobu Yamamoto faltered after a strong start and the Dodgers crumbled late despite taking a 3-0 first-inning lead, was the latest example.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This leadership vacuum raises serious questions about the agencies' ability to craft meaningful crypto rules, especially if the Senate's Clarity Act vote falters.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of falter
Noun
  • The instruments can move with greater flexibility than the human hand, while the system filters out natural hand tremors that could affect delicate movements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tremor
Verb
  • Henry drove off and sped up to 45 mph before jerking the car.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But in 1933, within a matter of days, they were jerked back into reality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of jerk
Verb
  • The airplane lurched skyward, and Elwood was strapped in for the ride.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Maresca, though, does not appear to have much taste for the Premier League’s lurch towards balls into the box.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lurch
Verb
  • Those afflicted would tremble and jerk around, lose the ability to stand or swallow, and, after many months of slow suffering, die.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Back in their dorm room after the beating, Valentine watched as Okeadu began to tremble uncontrollably.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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