as in delay
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to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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Recent Examples of waiting
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, the processor is spending more of its time sitting idle, waiting for data to be fetched from memory.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The estate of Murray the K is waiting by the phone.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, data in the form of electrons have become such a bottleneck that most CPUs spend most of their time sitting idle and consuming energy while waiting for the next data packet to arrive.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Belichick is waiting on UNC's athletic director and chancellor, as well as school trustees and boosters, to sign off on the deal.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Saraceno reposted the adorable clip from Christmas Eve last year to show that Kylie is still waiting to be adopted and it's captured even more attention this time, with more than 167,000 views and 11,000 likes at the time of writing.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Your ideal clients are on LinkedIn right now, waiting for someone to speak directly to them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
The songwriter placed himself in the situation of waiting for his dad to come home at Christmas — in vain.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, the processor is spending more of its time sitting idle, waiting for data to be fetched from memory.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The estate of Murray the K is waiting by the phone.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, data in the form of electrons have become such a bottleneck that most CPUs spend most of their time sitting idle and consuming energy while waiting for the next data packet to arrive.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Belichick is waiting on UNC's athletic director and chancellor, as well as school trustees and boosters, to sign off on the deal.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Saraceno reposted the adorable clip from Christmas Eve last year to show that Kylie is still waiting to be adopted and it's captured even more attention this time, with more than 167,000 views and 11,000 likes at the time of writing.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Your ideal clients are on LinkedIn right now, waiting for someone to speak directly to them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
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And that means more time, which might make the delay to millions of upgrades more palatable.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Interstate 684 remains closed in both directions with detours in place, causing major delays around Armonk and White Plains.David Matthews, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remember when staying late at the office was a badge of honor?B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Suspect Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints also matched a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper that police found near the scene and that officials say the gunman purchased at a nearby coffee shop while awaiting his target, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at an unrelated news conference.Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was arraigned and jailed without bail and on Tuesday awaiting extradition back to New York City to face a murder charge filed by Manhattan prosecutors late Monday.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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By the time Odysseus washes ashore, battered and weakened, even her son, Telemachus (Charlie Plummer), has grown tired of her indecision, hoping to move on from the limbo of waiting.Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Every minute spent stuck in indecision is a minute wasted.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar criticism was leveled at Qatar before 2022, with question marks remaining throughout the tournament.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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