lingeringly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingeringly
Adverb
  • But there was finally a shark on the other end of the line, slowly being hauled toward the boat.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
  • Progress slowly: Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to avoid overtraining.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
Adverb
  • Although the pace of fabric purchasing for collections has slowed down due to fluctuations in the global economy, Yaşar said brands are doing this with the aim of managing the process more deliberately.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 July 2025
  • The message is casual, confident, and deliberately intriguing.
    Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Lingeringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingeringly. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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