as in to stay
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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as in delay
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
there was a long wait for the manager to come and help us
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Recent Examples of wait
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
In the movie, these figures are all here for the main event, the one fans have been waiting to see realized on screen.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025
Midwest clinics are trying to keep wait times low, despite an influx of people from places like Iowa and even Texas, Daniel says.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The key here is to wait for the toothpaste to completely dry; doing so allows for maximum stain absorption.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
In the movie, these figures are all here for the main event, the one fans have been waiting to see realized on screen.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Music took about four and a half years to materialize, and Playboi Carti matches the long wait with his longest, most wide-ranging album—a nearly 77-minute record that boasts blockbuster features and makes official several fan-favorite snippets.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025
Midwest clinics are trying to keep wait times low, despite an influx of people from places like Iowa and even Texas, Daniel says.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait
Verb
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The Dagny celebrates the building’s next era while staying true to its vibrant past.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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While testing out the new controls is a good start, parents should also stay vigilant and communicate openly with their kids about online safety.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many brands still use spreadsheets, emails and phone calls to manage some aspects of logistics, leading to inefficiencies and delays.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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The delay, prompted by an issue with the launchpad’s ground system, further hindered the return of the two NASA astronauts who in June flew to the space station aboard the troubled Starliner.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cost: $19 Six-word review: Crisp tortilla, buttery meat, lingering heat.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
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Uncertainty surrounding the Chinese landscape could linger for some time, Hieronimus says.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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European markets are set to open lower on Wednesday, as investors react to a historic policy reform in Germany and developments on a ceasefire in Ukraine, and await key monetary policy updates.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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Keep an eye out for a venue with a long line of residents outside—a surefire indicator of the delicious food that awaits, worthy of your precious port time.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Bon Appétit,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As the Oscar-winning run of The Brutalist also recently showed, the length of movies remains a perennial subject of fascination among media and moviegoers alike.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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No arrests have been made in Biggie's murder, authorities are still searching for his killers today and the rapper's death remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in music history.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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