as in residual
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The area is still feeling the lingering effects of the hurricane. There are lingering questions about the extent of his involvement in the crime.
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as in delaying
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 lingering
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Some of her reserve is, no doubt, a lingering effect of her confirmation process.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
He's been lingering in the pilot house ever since.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Naturally, their break up leads Max to sequester herself and compartmentalize her lingering feelings for Chloe.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
For Eliminating Food Smells Many of us have experienced the bothersome odor of lingering food smells after cooking a homemade meal.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
That's despite lingering concerns about potential problems with the new equipment.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
The finish is long and sweet, with a lingering hint of oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Its finish is long and warm, with a lingering hint of citrus.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
The scene includes a lingering shot of Whiting’s bare buttocks and a glimpse of Hussey’s naked breasts.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Some of her reserve is, no doubt, a lingering effect of her confirmation process.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
He's been lingering in the pilot house ever since.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
Naturally, their break up leads Max to sequester herself and compartmentalize her lingering feelings for Chloe.
—Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
For Eliminating Food Smells Many of us have experienced the bothersome odor of lingering food smells after cooking a homemade meal.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
That's despite lingering concerns about potential problems with the new equipment.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
The finish is long and sweet, with a lingering hint of oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Its finish is long and warm, with a lingering hint of citrus.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingering
Adjective
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This change is due to a decrease in residual payouts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unlike butter, which can be difficult to spread under and over the skin due to residual moisture, mayonnaise glides on smoothly, making total coverage quicker and easier.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Yet many observers have been puzzled by the absence of any practical Israeli plan for ending the conflict, particularly one that might lead to a lasting political settlement.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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As the evening unfolds, guests can dance the night away with music and cocktails, creating lasting memories for the happy couple, their friends, and family.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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For all of what Russell is and has been, Monday was possibly his most self-aware, poking fun at his frequent stints on the trade block, owning his supreme confidence on the offensive end and his struggles on the other side of the court.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Spirit Halloween is hitting back at Saturday Night Live, who aired a sketch poking fun at the costume store.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
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In our view, these films convey a vital message about Earth’s creeping environmental catastrophe.Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
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October is well over halfway over, and the first signs of winter are already creeping into what has been a lovely fall.Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Lingering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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