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Another word for flounder

Verb

  1. To proceed or perform in an unsteady, faltering manner

    2. See also:

    thrive

  2. To move about in an indolent or clumsy manner

    3. See also:

    move

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Another word for flounder

Verb
    2. See also:

    toss

    hesitate

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Sentence Examples

  • It wasn't like him to flounder over small decisions.

  • Albinos seem to be rather common; and as in other fishes (for instance, the tench, carp, eel, flounder), the colour of most of these albinos is a bright orange or golden yellow; occasionally even this shade of colour is lost, the fish being more or less pure white or silvery.

  • Tuna, bass, mussels, swordfish, flounder and grouper make for tasty main dishes.

  • If you do not have the right technology in your clothing, then your level of skill is going to flounder.

  • It comes with two additional Flounder and Ariel character toys.

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