1
as in lingering
to move or act slowly
she ordered the kids to stop delaying and to get to bed
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2
as in postponing
to assign to a later time
our guests delayed their departure until after dinner
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Recent Examples of delaying
Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Newsmax claimed that such restrictions have prevented it from being carried on Fubo’s sports and entertainment package, as well as on Sling TV’s two base plans, while delaying placement on other platforms.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly half of mothers (49%) say that costs affect their decision to have more children, while 24% have decided to have fewer children, and 25% are delaying or pausing their plans altogether.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many are also skipping meals, delaying medical care, and selling belongings just to make rent.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Schools in Milwaukee's suburbs also experienced flood damage, with some delaying back-to-school start dates.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mercedes, meanwhile, was delaying contract renewals for both of their drivers in case Verstappen became available.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The government has moved to freeze NOAA’s budget and cut staffing and has halted agency programs, delaying scientists from analyzing rainfall data that could help predict future storms.
—Austyn Gaffney, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Newsmax claimed that such restrictions have prevented it from being carried on Fubo’s sports and entertainment package, as well as on Sling TV’s two base plans, while delaying placement on other platforms.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly half of mothers (49%) say that costs affect their decision to have more children, while 24% have decided to have fewer children, and 25% are delaying or pausing their plans altogether.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Many are also skipping meals, delaying medical care, and selling belongings just to make rent.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Schools in Milwaukee's suburbs also experienced flood damage, with some delaying back-to-school start dates.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mercedes, meanwhile, was delaying contract renewals for both of their drivers in case Verstappen became available.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The government has moved to freeze NOAA’s budget and cut staffing and has halted agency programs, delaying scientists from analyzing rainfall data that could help predict future storms.
—Austyn Gaffney, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delaying
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Yet with so many worries lingering, even after Shi’s attempt to reassure them, confidence is as low as at any time in his nine years at the helm.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Jennings has been dealing with a lingering calf injury that kept him out of action through preseason.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since the deal closed in 2015, Kraft Heinz shares had tumbled nearly 70% as of Friday's close, dragging the company's market value down to $33 billion.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nvidia fell roughly 2%, dragging the market lower.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Procedures for excusing or deferring jury duty differs by county, according to the state’s judicial website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spokesman Ryan Gustin did not directly respond to questions about the Washington Post’s report, deferring questions to ICE.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Gavras, working from a script he co-wrote with Pulitzer-finalist playwright Will Arbery, seems to be poking fun at the vacuous postures of the oligarch class, just as Ruben Östlund and many other filmmakers have in recent years.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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New Bayern Munich signing Luis Díaz strolled down the left flank before cutting inside and poking a cross along the six-yard line.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The centipede the Redditor found crawling in her bed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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My death was supposed to be crawling up inside of the locker that the cat used to go in.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Delaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delaying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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