as in to delay
to move or act slowly
since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work
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Recent Examples of linger
One of the world’s foremost places for contemporary design, the gallery is a treasure trove of talent perfect for lingering.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts expect mortgage rates to continue lingering between 6 percent and 7 percent throughout 2025 and 2026.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
With the quarterback’s availability being an issue as of late following an injury-free 2023, there was some concern that the hip issue might linger into 2025.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts expect mortgage rates to continue lingering between 6 percent and 7 percent throughout 2025 and 2026.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
With the quarterback’s availability being an issue as of late following an injury-free 2023, there was some concern that the hip issue might linger into 2025.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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Broken cross-department collaboration exacerbates inefficiencies, delaying decision-making and execution.—
Joao Mendes-Roter,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Still, some who have been focused on TCE were surprised that the Trump administration was delaying and reconsidering the recent ban.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
26 Mar. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back technology companies’ legal immunities with hopes bipartisan support in Congress could push the bill across the finish line this session and gain the backing of President Trump.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mary Fowler momentarily looks down and holds up a very neat yellow square of knitting to the camera, two wooden needles poking out either side.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the incident, Konig also allegedly attempted to poke the woman with two syringes, Hawaii News Now reported, citing law enforcement sources.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The average is dragged lower by the three most recent economic contractions, which were all atypical.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Watkins combines that with intelligent runs in behind, dragging defenders with him.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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As such, Starbucks implemented a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct: This change prohibits non-customers from loitering in communal spaces like the cafe, patio, or restrooms.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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No bears, however, were spotted loitering around the village.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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From learning just enough French to ordering your café et croissant from the neighborhood boulangerie, to strolling around an artistic arrondissement, taking in the various shops and street style at a leisurely pace.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can stroll downtown and receive samplings as well as a complimentary flower from each location.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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