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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But every year the U.S. delays, the window narrows.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025 -
The game resumed after the delay, and the Pirates beat the Cubs 4-3.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The most recent occurred last November, which was the first for 2024, though it was followed about a week later by another avoidance burn.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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These fears can manifest as procrastination, avoidance, perfectionism, and even self-sabotage.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump's tariffs in particular have injected broad uncertainty into the economy, with some businesses already passing those additional costs to consumers, who have been rushing to buy big-ticket items in anticipation of higher prices, according to JPMorgan analysts.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Voters have been growing discontented with the president’s policies as his sweeping tariffs have fueled chaos and uncertainty in the volatile global economy.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Procrastination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procrastination. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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