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dallying

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verb

present participle of dally
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dallying

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noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dallying
Adjective
  • The leisurely trips meander along the Snake River, near Grand Teton National Park, for several hours.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Once a working farm in the time of the gold rush, since 1962 the Greenhorn has been a place where the day is taken at a leisurely pace, where visitors soak in the 600 acres that abuts to 500,000 more acres of public land.
    Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Rookie Anthony Belton, playing right tackle for an injured Zach Tom, had a holding penalty that negated a 39-yard touchdown to Jayden Reed.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But there is something to getting in a room and all playing music together, which is what that record was born from.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Flush-fit door handles fail far more often during side impacts than regular handles, delaying egress or rescue time after a crash.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Designers Maxwell Osbourne and Dao-Yi Chow have been flirting with a brand relaunch, and what better time than fashion week?
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Anaheim has a recent history of flirting with a gate tax.
    Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • During the prelims in Tokyo, Seville had a concerning slow reaction to the starting gun.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Parisian servers may have an undeserved reputation for being slow, but instead of complaining or searching for faster service elsewhere, settle in with a book or newspaper.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This effortless touchpoint builds trust, catches lingering issues and creates loyal advocates who feel truly valued.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Grove Collaborative recommends starting with wipes to eliminate any lingering gunk.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This cute camisole is perfect for lounging around or pairing with your favorite sweatpants or leggings.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Matching sets remove the daily challenge of having to coordinate an outfit and are comfortable for a day of lounging or working from home.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Dallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dallying. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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