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
By late Sunday night, most of the snow will come to an end, but there could be lingering slick spots on the roads into Monday morning.
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Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The finish is exceptionally smooth, with lingering spice notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
On Friday, the National Bureau of Statistics said that China’s economy grew 5 percent last year, as surging exports and strong investment in factories and industrial equipment mostly offset a lingering slump in construction.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The dry down reveals creamy tonka bean and sandalwood base notes, grounding the composition with a soft, cashmere-like warmth that lingers beautifully.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
The finish is exceptionally smooth, with lingering spice notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
On Friday, the National Bureau of Statistics said that China’s economy grew 5 percent last year, as surging exports and strong investment in factories and industrial equipment mostly offset a lingering slump in construction.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
The dry down reveals creamy tonka bean and sandalwood base notes, grounding the composition with a soft, cashmere-like warmth that lingers beautifully.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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Hours after taking office, Trump signed multiple executive orders, including one action delaying a nationwide ban of the social media platform TikTok.—
Alex Thomas,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Tacopina was incensed by the eleventh-hour revelation and asked Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold to delay opening arguments or restart jury selection in light of the new information.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Emma Corrin — who plays Anna Harding, best friend to Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen Hutter — had to film a scene covered in rats that crawled on their bare chest.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The investigators will lay out a grid at the scene, typically with string, and literally crawl around on their hands and knees in search of footprints or other clues.—
Adiel Kaplan,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Timothée Chalamet playfully poked fun at himself during his Saturday Night Live monologue on Jan. 25.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2025
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What to Expect Laser treatments are relatively quick, outpatient procedures that cause minimal pain; some people feel poking or burning sensations.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The project, known as Stargate, dragged the OpenAI chief into a new feud with his A.I. archnemesis, Elon Musk, and caused friction with an important ally, Microsoft.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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The deputies dragged Payne across the floor, according to the complaint.—
Julia Marnin,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Jan. 2025
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He was arraigned on charges of loitering and prowling at night, criminal mischief, disturbing the peace, criminal trespass, evading arrest on furry feet, scatting rubbing and a bunch of summaries for smelling bad.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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In May, Stewart was placed on a 20-day suspension by former LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel after failing to follow several protocols related to an incident when an officer under his supervision used excessive force against an unhoused man who was allegedly loitering in a hotel lobby.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
17 Dec. 2024
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Pick up permits to visit or camp in the state park, stroll through a 2-acre desert garden, explore an expansive interpretive exhibit that covers the history, geology, and culture of the surrounding area, or buy a souvenir in the gift shop.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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