as in to weasel
to avoid giving a definite answer or position
she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend
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Recent Examples of waffle
Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
These waffle-weave pants boast four-way stretch and ultra-breathable fabric that’s designed to keep you cool on long travel days or active outings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Verb
A lot of uncertainty remains in the forecast as temperatures waffle across the area, causing the rain/snow line to continue to shift, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Unlike the large, fluffy waffles commonly found in the United States, Liège waffles are made with pearl sugar, which caramelizes as the waffle cooks.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
These waffle-weave pants boast four-way stretch and ultra-breathable fabric that’s designed to keep you cool on long travel days or active outings.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waffle
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Microsoft now feels that OpenAI is trying to weasel its way around this clause, with both companies’ lawyers fighting for weeks over the latter’s agreement with Amazon, sources told the FT.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair cling to each other over the coming weeks despite R.C’s increasing mistrust of Peter and Jerry’s determination to weasel his way back into Agnes’ life.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The restaurant chain is known for its cinnamon rolls, potato sausage and Swedish pancakes, among other specialties.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Players were visibly shaken, as were many in the stands, as medical staff from both teams and EMS placed him on a stretcher and carted him off the field.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Rinse under cold water 1 minute, shaking to ensure a thorough rinse.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Start your day with a stack of what might be the world’s greatest flapjacks at the Palace Diner, grab a Southeast Asian-style sandwich for the beach at BiddoBanh, and end the day with award-winning cocktails, fantastic food, and unparalleled hospitality at Magnus on Water.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Once your flapjacks are golden brown and pillowy, stack them high and add a little (or a lot) of maple syrup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Waffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffle. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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