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hawing

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verb

present participle of haw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hawing
Noun
  • Instead, even after Democrats realized Biden’s campaign couldn’t continue, the party faced nearly a month of indecision.
    Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 17 May 2025
  • This moment of indecision allows Palacios to find Wirtz with space to carry the ball.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Nola’s delay Two days ago, Aaron Nola tested his sprained right ankle for the first time since going on the injured list May 16.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 May 2025
  • The game was supposed to start at 5 p.m., but heavy rains moved into the area just before gametime, drenching the fields and causing the delay.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The protests led the government to backtrack on the geographical designation, but this vacillation sparked counter-protests in Marne, the first-tier Champagne region.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Apr. 2025
  • An industry that plans product launches and manufacturing years in advance faced four days of vacillation from the White House, which appeared torn over how much assistance to provide U.S. companies that make the nation’s smartphones and watches, computers, tablets and semiconductors.
    Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.
    Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • That’s where the Oracle of Omaha’s other main hesitation with real estate factors in: Buying property is often a hassle.
    Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 21 May 2025
  • Lionel says yes, and before more than a few moments go by the two have tumbled into bed, without fear or hesitation.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Economists and real estate agents say a variety of factors are putting a lid on home prices, including high mortgage rates, rising inventory levels and economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
    Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
  • Diorio said the increase was necessary to balance the budget amid federal cuts and economic uncertainty.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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“Hawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hawing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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