malingered

verb

Definition of malingerednext
past tense of malinger
as in idled
to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid doing work Because of his frequent absences, his boss suspected he was malingering.

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  1. fooled
  2. played
  3. lingered
  4. rested
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  • These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But don't be fooled its symbol, Capricorn is one of three earth signs.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fooled
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  • The blowout of a panel on the side of an Alaska Airlines plane in January was the latest in a string of quality problems for Boeing, and veterans of the company and aerospace experts say employee turnover likely played a role.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Women’s sports played a major role in that growth as well.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of played
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  • That spirit of support has lingered—but can that spirit keep hospitality afloat with increasingly fewer covers, shorter checks, more caps?
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The concept lingered in her mind for weeks, waiting for the perfect moment to take shape.
    Tiana DeNicola, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of lingered
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  • The Packers never announced an injury for him and the ESPN broadcast said Jacobs was fine to go back in but was being rested.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There is an opportunity for redemption, though, in this second meeting against Dan Lanning’s Ducks, who are well rested and boast an impressive quarterback in Heisman finalist Dillon Gabriel.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rested
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