as in to stay
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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as in delay
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
there was a long wait for the manager to come and help us
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Recent Examples of wait
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Kit Cramer, the head of the local chamber of commerce, said building higher or stronger could wait.
—Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
But some vying to get the Switch 2 may have a longer wait than expected, with some shortages already being reported just hours after the console’s official release.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Dominican Republic migrant Joaquin Rosario Espinal left a courtroom after a routine check-in around 12:35 p.m. after getting his case dismissed, when at least six federal agents waiting outside swarmed him.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Kit Cramer, the head of the local chamber of commerce, said building higher or stronger could wait.
—Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
Noun
The three-day wait amplifies the moistness and results in a cake that is beautifully easy to cut and serve.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
But some vying to get the Switch 2 may have a longer wait than expected, with some shortages already being reported just hours after the console’s official release.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC news, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait
Verb
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Panthers stay the same, Oilers make changes Florida’s lineup is remaining the same for a third consecutive game, while Edmonton again made a few changes to its gameday group.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The Cardinals and Brewers are scheduled to stay at the same hotel.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Olivia Tyler, spokesperson for Northwest Arkansas National Airport, said the airport made it through the storm with no damage and no delays to flights.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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In a post-pandemic world where air travel has become increasingly unpredictable—think flight delays, overcrowded airports, and service that sometimes feels like an afterthought—finding carriers that consistently deliver excellence feels like striking gold (literally).—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Overcast skies and lingering wet weather isn’t expected to alter the event.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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That didn't happen early Friday, however, perhaps signaling investors' lingering worries over the high level of U.S. debt.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Invasion and Loot, meanwhile, still await return dates, after streaming their respective Season 2 finales in October 2023 and May 2024.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
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Ever since Taylor Swift revealed plans to re-record and re-release her first six albums after the rights to those works were sold away from her, superfans have eagerly awaited Reputation (Taylor’s Version).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Smoke remains visible in some interior areas of the burn.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Only three players remained under par, the fewest in seven years at the U.S. Open.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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“Wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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