vacillate
verb (used without object)
to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute.
has vacillated
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present perfectof vacillate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The president’s tone toward the court has vacillated since then.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
In recent weeks, his mother, 22, has vacillated between elation and worry, especially fretting over her son’s ability to keep pace with his classmates.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
Its leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has vacillated on when the Hungarian Parliament will vote, although he insists that Hungary has no objection to membership of either Nordic country.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
So will countries such as the United Arab Emirates, which has vacillated between approving and abstaining during previous votes condemning Russia.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2022
Nevertheless I seem to agree with you that your hand has vacillated in your Domizia.
From The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 by Robert Browning
