as in delay
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as in staying
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
La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Armando, who was deemed healthy after receiving a treatment for an ear infection, is now one of the dogs waiting for his forever home at the shelter's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Are these considerations of potential compatibility problems while waiting for developers to move from x86 to ARM worth it?
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Will was waiting for her, ring box in hand.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
In Tucson, that could include the water now perched under an old landfill, waiting to be cleaned.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether standing in line, waiting for a friend, or even in the middle of a conversation, the temptation to check your device is overwhelming.
—Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Armando, who was deemed healthy after receiving a treatment for an ear infection, is now one of the dogs waiting for his forever home at the shelter's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Are these considerations of potential compatibility problems while waiting for developers to move from x86 to ARM worth it?
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Will was waiting for her, ring box in hand.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
In Tucson, that could include the water now perched under an old landfill, waiting to be cleaned.
—Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether standing in line, waiting for a friend, or even in the middle of a conversation, the temptation to check your device is overwhelming.
—Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
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This delay adds to a string of setbacks for New Glenn, which has been in development for a decade.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Complicating the court’s deliberations is that the nine-member court currently only has eight justices, due to a delay in filling vacancies left by retired justices.Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shein is eyeing an initial public offering in London, but is still awaiting regulatory approval after filing a preliminary prospectus in November 2023.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Both projects are awaiting final federal regulations, which are delayed due to unresolved administrative and legislative issues.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For example, a financial services organization rolling out a new product and working to generate sales using only CRM data might overlook early signs of buyer hesitation.Eilon Reshef, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The common signs of vision loss include bumping into objects, difficulty finding food or toys, hesitation with jumping, anxiety, clinginess, or even aggression due to vulnerability.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the days since, many people have reported unsafe road conditions and lingering snow — along with uncollected leaf piles from fall leaf collection that were scattered back onto their yards by the snowplows, the council members said.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Sunday will remain mild with highs near 52 and lingering rain chances.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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TikTok’s unprecedented ban in the U.S. remains in the balance, with politics and judicial indecision keeping 170 million users in a social media limbo land ahead of Sunday’s deadline.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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To be sure, British primary and secondary education has seen some improvements, and after early indecision, the government’s COVID-19 vaccine policy was reasonably effective.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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