tarry 1 of 3

noun

Definition of tarrynext
as in visit
a temporary residing as another's guest a fable about the tarry of two Americans in a Scottish village that every century magically comes into existence for a day

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tarry

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verb

ˈter-ē How to pronounce tarry (audio)
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as in to wait
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time upon seeing the sun beginning to sink in the sky, we realized we had tarried too long on the summit of the mountain

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as in to linger
to move or act slowly the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not

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as in to stay
to reside as a temporary guest he tarried with us all summer, sleeping on the screened-in porch most nights

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tarry

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adjective

as in viscous

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Recent Examples of tarry
Verb
Read More: 10 New Year's Traditions From Across the Globe There was still much reason to pray after Jan. 1, 1863, and so tarrying in prayer on New Year’s Eve became an annual tradition. — Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024 To avoid suspicion, the young men decided to tarry for a couple of days rather than cross into the neighboring socialist republic right away. — Longreads, 6 July 2022
Adjective
Often, Petite Sirah produces a wine that is too tarry, too dense, too chewy. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 1 Sep. 2020 Ingestion of sago palm leaves, seeds or other plant parts causes liver failure, usually signaled by drooling, vomiting, diarrhea or a tarry black stool, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy and jaundice. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 14 Mar. 2018 See All Example Sentences for tarry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarry
  1. visit
  2. wait
  3. linger
  4. stay
  5. viscous
  6. remain
  7. delay
  8. gelatinous
Noun
  • The Broncos had former Jacksonville and New York Giants tight end Evan Engram in Denver on Monday, a source confirmed to The Post, for a free agent visit.
    — Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Charles Darwin observed the Galápagos Rail on Floreana Island during his famous visit to the archipelago in 1835.
    — Priya Shukla, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of visit
Verb
  • But the longer the Jets wait, the more the cost of doing business will continue to increase.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the movie, these figures are all here for the main event, the one fans have been waiting to see realized on screen.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of wait
Verb
  • While there are still many questions lingering about how California will bring its workforce back to primarily in-person work in the coming months, the impact on state workers’ telework stipend is clearly defined.
    — William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Since dry goods can linger in kitchens long after a recall is announced, consumer awareness is even more key to avoiding potential health risks.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of linger
Verb
  • While testing out the new controls is a good start, parents should also stay vigilant and communicate openly with their kids about online safety.
    — Annabelle Canela, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But for the ones that stayed, Lu says their friendships are more substantial.
    — Keydra Manns, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of stay
Adjective
  • Ship emissions and lightning With engines that are often three stories tall and burn viscous fuel oil, ships traveling into and out of ports emit copious quantities of soot and sulfur particles.
    — Chris Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The palate is viscous slightly beyond its proof, and those dark fruits carry over well, rich in fig, plum pudding, and mulberry; t’s like a vanilla tart topped with fresh berries underneath a sugary glaze.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of viscous
Verb
  • Just Ice Tea bottle while the price of a 16-ounce Tropicana orange juice with 220 calories (44 grams of sugar) would remain unchanged.
    — Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Hence, the debate over the realistic timeline for quantum computing’s practical adoption remains active.
    — Dr. Ekta Dang, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of remain
Verb
  • With Kyiv losing its grip on the western Russian region of Kursk, its sole territorial bargaining chip, many believe that Putin may be delaying talks on the ceasefire proposal until the region is firmly back under Russian control.
    — Nic Robertson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • When football resumed, money was scarce and plans for a new bridge into Salford and a car park were delayed.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of delay
Adjective
  • Date of inspection: Jan. 9 Examples of violations: Spoiled, gelatinous buttermilk dated from October in the cooler; raw food thawing on prep table; spider seen descending from ceiling. See the full inspection report.
    — Todd A. Price, The Tennessean, 16 Feb. 2024
  • From ancient times until today, aloes have been extolled for their therapeutic value, especially as the gelatinous substance that fills their leaves is used in treating burns and other skin conditions, but it may also be eaten raw or mixed into smoothies.
    — Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 21 Feb. 2025
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