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
Sunbeds and towels jostle for space like life-size Tetris pieces on the volcanic slate-gray sands of Lemesos's Dasoudi beach; farther along the coast, Malindi, a beach bar and restaurant, attracts a lunchtime crowd that lingers long after the sun has set.
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
But what lingered most after the meeting concluded was not the council’s split vote contention.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But discontent has lingered, with some openly questioning whether the party needs a new direction.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The celebration lasts only a few days but for Vanamala, the loans will linger much longer.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
But what lingered most after the meeting concluded was not the council’s split vote contention.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
But discontent has lingered, with some openly questioning whether the party needs a new direction.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The celebration lasts only a few days but for Vanamala, the loans will linger much longer.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linger
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Two weeks ago, flights in the DC metro region were delayed due to a strong chemical odor at the Potomac TRACON.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The incident triggered ground stops, with flights delayed or held for extended periods.—
De'Anthony Taylor,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … EMERGENCY EASE — Trump administration steps in with rare tax relief for DHS workers as shutdown drags on.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Several parents who spoke to The Baltimore Sun, under the condition of anonymity because of fears that the institution would retaliate against their sons, questioned why the school continues to drag its feet about bringing back Moran.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Until Isaacman’s program makeover, Artemis III was crawling toward a moon landing no sooner than 2029.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Woods’ car then rolled onto its driver’s side and he was forced to crawl out the window.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And time is running out before teams begin poking and prodding at the puzzle, trying to find ways to break it apart.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Finding shooters in the corner, using Oldacre and Cunningham or the open person can be a way for Texas to poke holes in Michigan's defense.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Complaints included allegations of reckless driving, a cat being run over and vehicles loitering in neighborhoods.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
31 Mar. 2026
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State television footage shows both systems engaging simulated quadcopters and loitering munitions flying at just 50 to 80 meters.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those strolling around downtown Dallas this weekend might have noticed more tails, claws and snouts than usual.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Every year, Hakone illuminates its cherry blossoms and stays open late on several nights for visitors to stroll the grounds.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Linger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linger. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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