teeter
verb (used without object)
to move unsteadily.
teetering
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present participleof teeter.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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England's 30-12 defeat by Tonga last Saturday has left them teetering on the brink of elimination because of the unusual format of this year's tournament.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Dramatic photos and video footage showed homes along the city's peninsula teetering precariously, while its historic boardwalk was partially swept away.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
It sort of gave me a direction early on because I was a little bit teetering in those days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The nation’s third largest city isn’t teetering on the brink of insolvency like Detroit in 2013.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
I should have been thinking of my friend, teetering between this world and whatever comes next, but instead I thought of what I said to Tobias.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
