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Recent Examples of wonky
Next up is the reopening of the wonky Palladian wonder that is Penicuik House.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
There is a vast difference between the gleaming rows of piano-key teeth that have overtaken our screens in the last decade and basic orthodontia that corrects the wonky bites and crowding that can lead to gum inflammation, jaw pain and headaches, even tooth loss over time.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
But Derik Queen, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and an exceptional member of this successful Maryland season, nailed a wonky leaner off one foot that kissed off the glass.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Supplemental Security Income payment schedule is wonky to start 2025: What to know
All sites within Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia, will have extended hours through Thursday, according to park officials.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025
There is a vast difference between the gleaming rows of piano-key teeth that have overtaken our screens in the last decade and basic orthodontia that corrects the wonky bites and crowding that can lead to gum inflammation, jaw pain and headaches, even tooth loss over time.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025
But Derik Queen, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and an exceptional member of this successful Maryland season, nailed a wonky leaner off one foot that kissed off the glass.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
Supplemental Security Income payment schedule is wonky to start 2025: What to know
All sites within Jimmy Carter National Historical Park in Plains, Georgia, will have extended hours through Thursday, according to park officials.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonky
Adjective
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Then Mitchell got hot in the clutch, scoring nine points on 3-of-4 shooting from three-point range in overtime after a shaky first half that included 0-of-4 shooting from the field.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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By pushing the deportation debate, Trump is keeping the focus away from the negative economic news that has dented his approval rating thanks to the shaky rollout of his tariff plans and the ensuing roller coaster results in the stock markets.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gently fold the tipsy cherries into the mousse and add some of the remaining liquor (if desired).—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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One day, the resort hosts a grand festival and the younger daughter, slightly tipsy, boards her family’s yacht and sails out, before waking up the next morning and finding the prince onboard.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The site includes a central area with a cross vault and large caryatids with baskets, a large niche with a rocky backdrop and fountain, and three arms.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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The second iteration of the event was already off to a rocky start after tickets went on sale in February, when the Isla Mujeres government said that no permits had been approved for the fest.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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This brand-new suite spans three floors at the tippy top of the Mata Atlantica Tower, with unbeatable floor-to-ceiling views over the sprawling Brazilian metropolis.—
Katie Lockhart,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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This way, there was no applause meter, but the women didn’t have to stand as long on their tippy heels.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2025
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Months earlier, Charles Vallow had told police that his wife was threatening to kill him, describing her behavior as increasingly unbalanced.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps even more than that, PSG — long dismissed and derided as a hopelessly unbalanced gaggle of individual superstars — have become a team, widely respected for the remarkable industriousness of their football and the humble, unshowy brilliance of their young players.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Wonky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonky. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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