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
The average price per square foot for Manhattan townhouses has declined, with many high-end properties lingering on the market for extended periods before finding buyers.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Warm weather to continue in KC’s forecast The warmer weather is expected to linger in Kansas City, with temperatures in the mid-50s on Saturday and Sunday and near 60 degrees on Monday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
In one corner, guests had the opportunity to have their statues engraved—ensuring that nearly everyone could partake in the celebration—though many lingered until the party’s near end.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The hot streak has reaffirmed the Celtics’ status as top title contenders with 25 games remaining (along with the conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder) while also providing solutions to some of the defending champions’ lingering problems.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Warm weather to continue in KC’s forecast The warmer weather is expected to linger in Kansas City, with temperatures in the mid-50s on Saturday and Sunday and near 60 degrees on Monday.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
In one corner, guests had the opportunity to have their statues engraved—ensuring that nearly everyone could partake in the celebration—though many lingered until the party’s near end.
—Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The hot streak has reaffirmed the Celtics’ status as top title contenders with 25 games remaining (along with the conference-leading Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder) while also providing solutions to some of the defending champions’ lingering problems.
—Zack Cox, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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The opening of the jail had been delayed, the red carpet stored away, the prisoners' transfers into this facility put on hold.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, decisions on pending petitions to expand coverage to autoimmune and cardiac conditions will be delayed and there will be fewer people to intervene when there are problems with prescriptions and treatment, according to Chevat.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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As Hill sprinted from the trailing vehicle, the president was struck by a second and third shot as Hill crawled onto the back of the Kennedys' accelerating car.—
Bill Trott,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Doctor Who star poked fun at Trump during his remarks, earning loud applause from an audience packed with Hollywood stars.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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First, Murray poked fun at how there has only been one Black anchor of the segment: Michael Che, who has had the role alongside Jost since 2014.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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When users click and drag their cursor across the screen, random clusters of letters appear, followed by sentences that flash briefly before disappearing.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
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Swansea City have sacked head coach Luke Williams following a poor run of results since the turn of the year that has dragged the Championship club into a relegation battle.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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At the time of Fassler’s field study, in 2021, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic had plunged the neighborhood into such a distressed state that loitering there felt unsafe.—
Mara Hoberman,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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On that June arrest report, obtained by The Herald, police explained the trespass arrest, saying that Sampson was arrested for loitering outside the store when in fact the video, which has a date and time stamp, clearly shows him being handcuffed and arrested inside the store.—
JULIE K. BROWN,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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While much of Europe shivers in the winter, Asturias enjoys mild weather, with locals strolling along beaches in winter without jackets.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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But Twain liked to be able to stroll to downtown Hartford.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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