as in to delay
to move or act slowly
since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work
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Recent Examples of linger
Travelers should be cautious of slick conditions, particularly in areas where cold air lingers.
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West Coast: Series of Pacific storms
The Pacific Northwest and Northern California will be hit by multiple storms and atmospheric rivers starting this weekend.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
This can break down any lingering smells that might still be on the cookware's surface.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Mangione lingered outside the Hilton hotel on 54th Street in Midtown.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of vanilla, caramel, spice, and seasoned oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
This can break down any lingering smells that might still be on the cookware's surface.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Mangione lingered outside the Hilton hotel on 54th Street in Midtown.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of vanilla, caramel, spice, and seasoned oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to shake things up after returning to office, may delay Artemis even further.George Petras, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The looming multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall in Annapolis strongly suggests that some elements of the Blueprint may have to be delayed and, presumably, that includes spending more on teacher pay.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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Like many other politicians who once opposed Trump, DeSantis crawled to Mar-a-Lago on hands and knees to beg forgiveness after flaming out against Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential primaries.Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ameer Abdullah and Dylan Laube are the next healthy options on the depth chart as the Raiders crawl to the finish line of a horrid 2-11 season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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This cute sweatshirt pokes fun at the sport’s quirky name with a watercolor print of two pickles playing pickleball.Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cleavage forming, hormones erupting, hair poking through in what feels like strange places and wanting to dance on the peripherals of sexiness.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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When the crime bosses checked in for their table assignments, they were arrested and dragged away so as not to tip off the next suspect.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Wray said stepping down is the right thing to do for the FBI and will help avoid dragging it deeper into the fray, NPR's Ryan Lucas tells Up First.Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The rehab of the existing structure will add a new roof and windows, as well as an internal courtyard, which could offer an alternative to loitering on the sidewalk.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix police officers had been called because a White man was loitering at a convenience store on Aug. 19.Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
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Visit historic mansions, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, sip coffee while strolling the North-South County Trailway—there’s nature, cuisine, art, shopping, and much more, all on offer in these distinctly East Coast locales.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Better still, guests at Battel Hall, can simply stroll back to the house, where the lights have come on and a warm welcome awaits.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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