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
One of the world’s foremost places for contemporary design, the gallery is a treasure trove of talent perfect for lingering.
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts expect mortgage rates to continue lingering between 6 percent and 7 percent throughout 2025 and 2026.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
With the quarterback’s availability being an issue as of late following an injury-free 2023, there was some concern that the hip issue might linger into 2025.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Even though the danger posed by the fire is over, experts warn of lingering hazardous materials physically on the ground and in the air.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Experts expect mortgage rates to continue lingering between 6 percent and 7 percent throughout 2025 and 2026.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
With the quarterback’s availability being an issue as of late following an injury-free 2023, there was some concern that the hip issue might linger into 2025.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
Verb
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However, the brothers will still have a resentencing hearing soon, provided it does not get delayed again.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The deadline has been pushed several times to provide people more opportunities to get the card, and then subsequently delayed through COVID.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back technology companies’ legal immunities with hopes bipartisan support in Congress could push the bill across the finish line this session and gain the backing of President Trump.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Carrick’s penalty proved costly, as neither Trocheck nor Braden Schneider could muscle Point away from poking a puck past Shesterkin’s pad.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hector had been poking fun at Lisa’s special interest: Taylor Swift.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The average is dragged lower by the three most recent economic contractions, which were all atypical.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon is currently set to arrive in theaters on June 13, 2025, so the wait won’t drag on for too long.—
Michael Savio,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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As such, Starbucks implemented a Coffeehouse Code of Conduct: This change prohibits non-customers from loitering in communal spaces like the cafe, patio, or restrooms.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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No bears, however, were spotted loitering around the village.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Spend an afternoon strolling around downtown’s Market Square and enjoying the ample greenspace at World’s Fair Park.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bravo’s comments about Woodley come after the pair were first spotted strolling in Paris together last month.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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