as in delay
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to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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Recent Examples of waiting
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, the processor is spending more of its time sitting idle, waiting for data to be fetched from memory.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The estate of Murray the K is waiting by the phone.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, data in the form of electrons have become such a bottleneck that most CPUs spend most of their time sitting idle and consuming energy while waiting for the next data packet to arrive.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Belichick is waiting on UNC's athletic director and chancellor, as well as school trustees and boosters, to sign off on the deal.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Saraceno reposted the adorable clip from Christmas Eve last year to show that Kylie is still waiting to be adopted and it's captured even more attention this time, with more than 167,000 views and 11,000 likes at the time of writing.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Your ideal clients are on LinkedIn right now, waiting for someone to speak directly to them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
The songwriter placed himself in the situation of waiting for his dad to come home at Christmas — in vain.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
As a result, the processor is spending more of its time sitting idle, waiting for data to be fetched from memory.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The estate of Murray the K is waiting by the phone.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In fact, data in the form of electrons have become such a bottleneck that most CPUs spend most of their time sitting idle and consuming energy while waiting for the next data packet to arrive.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
Belichick is waiting on UNC's athletic director and chancellor, as well as school trustees and boosters, to sign off on the deal.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Saraceno reposted the adorable clip from Christmas Eve last year to show that Kylie is still waiting to be adopted and it's captured even more attention this time, with more than 167,000 views and 11,000 likes at the time of writing.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Your ideal clients are on LinkedIn right now, waiting for someone to speak directly to them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
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And that means more time, which might make the delay to millions of upgrades more palatable.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Biden was criticized not only for the delay in taking action but for refusing to even inform the public of the balloon’s existence until it was spotted by a newspaper photographer in Montana.Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Suspect Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints also matched a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper that police found near the scene and that officials say the gunman purchased at a nearby coffee shop while awaiting his target, Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at an unrelated news conference.Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 26-year-old is awaiting extradition to New York City, where he has been charged with second-degree murder.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Christmas lights are on, party season is in full swing and the debilitating indecision that haunts shopping for family members is building.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar criticism was leveled at Qatar before 2022, with question marks remaining throughout the tournament.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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