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stutter

[stuht-er] / ˈstʌt ər /
VERB
speak haltingly
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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When I was dating my wife, Lilach, I told her that stuttering is hereditary and that she might have children who stutter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

The audio has a distinctly early-2000s quality to it, reminiscent of the days when incoming calls caused nearby speakers to violently stutter.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

As major U.S. stock indexes buckle and stutter, many advisors are turning their attention to moves that can help shave back tax bills for 2026 or in future years.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

One of his first noticeable symptoms was a stutter, his wife Emma Heming Willis has said in interviews; he now has minimal language ability.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

Sahil smiled a half smile that made my heart stutter.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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