delaying

verb

Definition of delayingnext
present participle of delay
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 Synonyms for delaying
  1. lingering
  2. postponing
  3. deferring
  4. poking
Verb
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • During a security cabinet meeting on Saturday, several ministers demanded the attorney general order the prosecutors to agree to postponing Netanyahu's testimony.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Taking secondary roads with lower speed limits or postponing travel during squall warnings are advised.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of postponing
Verb
  • Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers is deferring $75 million.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Francisco Lindor is deferring $50 million of the $341 million he's slated to get from the Mets.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of deferring
Verb
  • No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poking
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