1
as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
thus far progress on the project has been tardy
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as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
explained that I was tardy because my car had broken down on the way to work
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Recent Examples of tardy
But the August 2 jobs report was much weaker than expected, sparking fears the Fed has been tardy in lowering rates and spurring some investors to call for for an emergency cut.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2024
He’s ostensibly followed them here to deliver a tardy wedding cake.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 July 2024
For instance, students were regularly suspended for being tardy, using a phone during class or swearing.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Part of that optimism stems from Apple’s history of releasing technology later than others, then using sleek designs and slick marketing campaigns to overcome its tardy start.
—Michael Liedtke, Twin Cities, 10 June 2024
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2024
He’s ostensibly followed them here to deliver a tardy wedding cake.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 19 July 2024
For instance, students were regularly suspended for being tardy, using a phone during class or swearing.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Part of that optimism stems from Apple’s history of releasing technology later than others, then using sleek designs and slick marketing campaigns to overcome its tardy start.
—Michael Liedtke, Twin Cities, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tardy
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While his adventures are more leisurely these days, Moogan remains a fixture on the trails, sniffing out any surprises alongside human friends.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Even as his travel schedule has outpaced Harris', Trump has been taking a more leisurely approach to campaigning compared to his two previous presidential runs.Hans Nichols, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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This means my phone was limited to T-Mobile's slower 5G service, which explains the lower speeds.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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It’s been a long, slow build for Annunen to become an NHL goalie, but getting to start six times in eight games for the Avs was a big step for him.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Lakers’ already depleted frontcourt took another hit with their latest injury.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Adjustment Brushes One of Adobe's latest brushes is the Adjustment brush.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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At the Washington Department of Ecology, the state’s primary Hanford watchdog, people have had to stretch their imaginations to accommodate Hanford’s dilatory progress, said Cheryl Whalen, the agency’s cleanup section manager.Valerie Brown, Discover Magazine, 28 Sep. 2018
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He can’t be blamed for the agency’s dilatory response to problems at the plant.The Editorial Board, WSJ, 25 May 2022
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Those measure could mean dunning a delinquent customer, or tapping into Tola's BNPL, working capital product.Lucinda Shen, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts How long can delinquent credit card debt be collected?Jackie Fortiér, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
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The Setting Sun The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked, in a belated way, the demise of empire.Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2023
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But a belated, uninspiring improvement is an improvement nonetheless.Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
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“Tardy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tardy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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