delaying

present participle of delay
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for delaying
Verb
  • Magical door wash to welcome in the new To create your magic door wash, start with a glass mason jar and cleanse the space above it by ringing a bell in a clockwise motion to clear any lingering energy.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Don't jump to conclusions about a compromise state budget plan with cuts, taxes and a lingering bit of uncertainty.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The intense online scrutiny and chaos after postponing its election has left Romania reeling.
    Christian Edwards, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Consider postponing important launches to a later date and instead use the time to revise existing projects.
    Danijela Pilic, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Sandra Ng headed the cast of the film, deferring her fee.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This decline reflects homeowners deferring non-essential projects, impacting Angi’s business model.
    Joe Cornell, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On Wednesday, March 19, the couple filmed an Instagram Reel poking fun at their recent red carpet interview with Extra at the grand re-opening of Planet Hollywood in NYC on Tuesday, March 11.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Generally, a plant whose roots are poking out will be completely root-bound.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Delaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delaying. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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