as in residual
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The area is still feeling the lingering effects of the hurricane. There are lingering questions about the extent of his involvement in the crime.
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as in delaying
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 lingering
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
This is music for dancing away the grief and lingering inside it.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Missing from that defense for a third straight game, however, will be defensive end Nick Bosa, who was downgraded to out on Saturday because of a lingering oblique injury.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
The All-Pro wide receiver has battled through a lingering shoulder injury since Week 9, which has limited him to playing more than 83 percent of the snaps in only one of the past four games.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Rice, who missed the first few games because of a lingering shoulder injury, has regained the form that made her one of the Bruins’ top three scorers the last two seasons.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In addition to being a time to revisit issues that could be lingering from the past, a moment of clarity around your sense of security is also likely.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
This emotional disconnect often stems from lingering tension or unresolved issues.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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
This is music for dancing away the grief and lingering inside it.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
Missing from that defense for a third straight game, however, will be defensive end Nick Bosa, who was downgraded to out on Saturday because of a lingering oblique injury.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
The All-Pro wide receiver has battled through a lingering shoulder injury since Week 9, which has limited him to playing more than 83 percent of the snaps in only one of the past four games.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Rice, who missed the first few games because of a lingering shoulder injury, has regained the form that made her one of the Bruins’ top three scorers the last two seasons.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In addition to being a time to revisit issues that could be lingering from the past, a moment of clarity around your sense of security is also likely.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
This emotional disconnect often stems from lingering tension or unresolved issues.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingering
Adjective
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The coffee came out super smooth — no residual grounds in sight — with a consistent taste every time.Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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As Parrillo has explained, the law treated the tax on land as a residual.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This included metal rods being inserted into victims’ vaginas, causing lasting and possibly irreparable damage.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Iran can continue to play a constructive role in ending the current humanitarian nightmare in Gaza and work with the international community to pursue a lasting and democratic solution to the conflict.Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The prostrate or creeping forms are less winter hardy but only grow 8-10 inches tall but cascade along the ground.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Defenders now have to respect his pull-up game, creeping closer to contest.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Lingering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingering. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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