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
The striking historical precedent does not sit well will some for the current market — especially considering the lingering risks.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 June 2026
While there aren’t many major lingering season-ending injuries from last year to worry about for the Cowboys, there are still a handful of offseason surgeries that will be important to note.
—Nick Harris
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
The vaccine works by training the immune system to identify and kill lingering cancer cells and later, any new cells that emerge.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Amtrak said later Monday the south tunnel was back up and running, but delays lingered at Newark's Penn Station.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 June 2026
While there aren’t many major lingering season-ending injuries from last year to worry about for the Cowboys, there are still a handful of offseason surgeries that will be important to note.
—Nick Harris
june 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
The vaccine works by training the immune system to identify and kill lingering cancer cells and later, any new cells that emerge.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Amtrak said later Monday the south tunnel was back up and running, but delays lingered at Newark's Penn Station.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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Wembanyama has allowed Robinson to delay his decision-making.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The game was delayed 1 hour, 7 minutes due to rain and lightning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The weakness spread across the sector, dragging the VanEck Semiconductor ETF down more than 1%, while Arm Holdings lost over 4% and Micron Technology slid nearly 8%.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Before long, security surrounded the former fan favorite and dragged him out of the arena in handcuffs as stunned fans watched.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The next day, with water levels having dropped inside the cave, the remaining four men caught rescuers by surprise, crawling out on their own just as divers were getting ready to go in and get them.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Even Parsons himself poked fun at such notions.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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On one particular muggy day, there had been only a few young men loitering outside before their swim.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The goal is to reduce crime and loitering at stations through this initiative.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Paris is one of those places people dream of visiting their whole lives, strolling along the Seine River, snacking on sumptuous pastries, and savoring the joie de vivre.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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