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
And Hammill, who was nominated by Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, continues to live with the lingering effects of a car crash in 2019.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
Guests lingered on the lawn, glasses of rosé in hand, reflecting on the day’s celebration of beauty, empowerment, and connection.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
New York City: A Long Shot New York City has a slim 13.2 percent chance of a white Christmas, with the last occurrence in 2009 when 2 inches of snow lingered from a prior storm.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Domestic box office revenue for the year had been down 10.6 percent from 2023 despite the launch of Wicked and Gladiator II during the Nov. 22-23 weekend, a grim reminder of the dramatic slowdown in product because of the labor strikes and lingering impact of the pandemic.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Dec. 2024
Guests lingered on the lawn, glasses of rosé in hand, reflecting on the day’s celebration of beauty, empowerment, and connection.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
New York City: A Long Shot New York City has a slim 13.2 percent chance of a white Christmas, with the last occurrence in 2009 when 2 inches of snow lingered from a prior storm.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Domestic box office revenue for the year had been down 10.6 percent from 2023 despite the launch of Wicked and Gladiator II during the Nov. 22-23 weekend, a grim reminder of the dramatic slowdown in product because of the labor strikes and lingering impact of the pandemic.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to shake things up after returning to office, may delay Artemis even further.George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The looming multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall in Annapolis strongly suggests that some elements of the Blueprint may have to be delayed and, presumably, that includes spending more on teacher pay.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some sailors clung to mooring lines, crawling across to find safety.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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The creature then rips her mouth open and crawls inside.EW Staff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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This cute sweatshirt pokes fun at the sport’s quirky name with a watercolor print of two pickles playing pickleball.Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cleavage forming, hormones erupting, hair poking through in what feels like strange places and wanting to dance on the peripherals of sexiness.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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When the crime bosses checked in for their table assignments, they were arrested and dragged away so as not to tip off the next suspect.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Having him home for dinner every night and being able to drag him to his brother's dance recitals is a blessing, the actress told the outlet.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The rehab of the existing structure will add a new roof and windows, as well as an internal courtyard, which could offer an alternative to loitering on the sidewalk.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix police officers had been called because a White man was loitering at a convenience store on Aug. 19.Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The gardens will be decorated for the first Christmas tree stroll through Dec. 15, with trees decorated by local organizations on display.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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