as in delay
a state, a habit, or an instance of being slow or late about doing something that should be done
Though she has a tendency towards procrastination, she never fails to turn in her papers on time.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for procrastination
Noun
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On Monday, the airport saw nearly 400 cancellations and 375 delays.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025 -
The organization was criticized back in 2014 for its long delay in declaring the outbreak a public health emergency, which hindered swift containment measures that could have prevented the virus from spreading across borders.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
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Unlike general worry, health anxiety can significantly disrupt a person's daily life, causing excessive doctor visits or, conversely, complete avoidance of medical care due to fear of a devastating diagnosis.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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For Questlove, this speaks to his initial avoidance when he was approached to direct Summer of Soul.—
Naima Cochrane,
VIBE.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Probationary periods apply not only to new hires but also to veteran staff who have recently been promoted into management roles, adding another layer of uncertainty amid the shake-up.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our analysis also makes some other conservative assumptions given the policy’s uncertainty.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Procrastination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procrastination. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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