as in weaseling
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 waffling
The tournament’s special status — its unwillingness to place any person above the sport — is part of why Williams wanted to play singles, not just doubles with her sister Venus, after waffling on the decision.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
Nothing kills momentum faster than waffling on a big decision.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
Patricia Serio is waffling between Saint Xavier and Judson University to finish her degree.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Marie helps clinch this fight against Godolkin, only after momentarily waffling on the ethics of how to use her powers.
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Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Target was held accountable for waffling on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
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
Marie helps clinch this fight against Godolkin, only after momentarily waffling on the ethics of how to use her powers.
—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Target was held accountable for waffling on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Waffling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waffling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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