as in delay
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to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
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Recent Examples of waiting
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
For two fan bases that had already turned parts of South Florida into pregame gathering spots, the scene around Miami Gardens became a waiting game.
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Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is facing growing calls for more clarity among investors and economists on his economic agenda, for analysis watch here.
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Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Walmart indicated the transaction was subject to a waiting period and other customary closing conditions.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
When the cost of acting feels heavier than the cost of waiting, decisions stall.
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Mohamed Al Hashemi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With beetle activity increasing and wildfire concerns already high this summer, both Hager and Manney said waiting is not an option.
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Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
After months of waiting, Valve has finally announced that the Steam Machine, its new living room-friendly PC, will start at $1,049 and go on sale beginning June 29th.
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Jay Peters,
The Verge,
22 June 2026
Buy early enough to account for the waiting period.
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Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The White House press pool was still waiting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for Vance’s departure on Thursday night just before that White House statement came out.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
At one point the automaker had customers waiting anywhere from 40 to 50 days for their vehicles to even get into a shop for repairs.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Their teams are producing in hours and waiting days for a review that was scheduled two weeks ago.
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Andrew Antos,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Private equity has been sitting on the sidelines, waiting to see who emerges.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of backlash waiting.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Inez Caldwell was waiting at the bus stop in the 5500 block of East Lancaster Avenue when Hayes’ pickup hit her on a Saturday afternoon in July 2025.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.
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La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
Amidst the chaos of scores of league-shaking trades Tuesday, the Minnesota Wild continue to play the waiting game on their big fish, Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
For two fan bases that had already turned parts of South Florida into pregame gathering spots, the scene around Miami Gardens became a waiting game.
—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is facing growing calls for more clarity among investors and economists on his economic agenda, for analysis watch here.
—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Walmart indicated the transaction was subject to a waiting period and other customary closing conditions.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
When the cost of acting feels heavier than the cost of waiting, decisions stall.
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Mohamed Al Hashemi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
With beetle activity increasing and wildfire concerns already high this summer, both Hager and Manney said waiting is not an option.
—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
After months of waiting, Valve has finally announced that the Steam Machine, its new living room-friendly PC, will start at $1,049 and go on sale beginning June 29th.
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Jay Peters,
The Verge,
22 June 2026
Buy early enough to account for the waiting period.
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Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
These teams aren't waiting to feel each other out.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
The White House press pool was still waiting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for Vance’s departure on Thursday night just before that White House statement came out.
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Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
At one point the automaker had customers waiting anywhere from 40 to 50 days for their vehicles to even get into a shop for repairs.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Their teams are producing in hours and waiting days for a review that was scheduled two weeks ago.
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Andrew Antos,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Private equity has been sitting on the sidelines, waiting to see who emerges.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of backlash waiting.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Inez Caldwell was waiting at the bus stop in the 5500 block of East Lancaster Avenue when Hayes’ pickup hit her on a Saturday afternoon in July 2025.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.
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La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
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But with just a 60-day window to finalize a deal, any delay leaves less time to negotiate peace.
Verb
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Johnson County’s annual Point In Time Count — a federal requirement that counts the number of people staying outside or in a shelter one night in January — shows that the number of individuals increased by 27% from last year, according to preliminary data.
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Drinking water with your evening meal and staying hydrated throughout the day helps fiber work properly and keeps stool soft.
Noun
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Symptoms include procrastination, irritability, and slowed momentum.
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City planning, procrastination, pomp and circumstance aside, the planet’s biggest sporting has arrived.
Verb
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Smiley Martin died in 2024 in Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting trial in the massacre.
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The Charlotte Observer reached out to FIFA regarding the encounter and is awaiting response.
Noun
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With far less hair, Ella’s green eyes seemed greener, like those of the feral black cats that roamed their hamlet, meowing for table scraps, which were often given without hesitation.
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The result is a workplace trapped between urgency and hesitation.
Verb
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But for a growing number of older people, those retirement years are arriving with lingering debt problems attached.
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Irving remains on the roster amid lingering questions about his future after missing all of last season.
Noun
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The point is not indecision, nor contradiction.
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Campos said the late surge likely reflected voter indecision in the gubernatorial primary.
Verb
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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