1
as in lingering
to move or act slowly
she ordered the kids to stop delaying and to get to bed
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2
as in postponing
to assign to a later time
our guests delayed their departure until after dinner
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Recent Examples of delaying
Whether or not to cut back coneflowers is ultimately based on preference, but there are some advantages to delaying the process.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
But SpaceX is not remotely ready to deliver, with serial failures of its mammoth Starship rocket delaying development of the lander.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Lower- and middle-income consumers, by contrast, are pushing back, trading down, stretching budgets, or delaying purchases altogether.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Palomar, like many medical providers, has struggled to operate in the black since the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing psychiatric services, consolidating labor and delivery in Escondido and delaying promised bonuses to its workers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
But the dire need for affordable housing across this state should put those projects on the top shelf, even delaying less-urgent projects if necessary.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Hamas has yet to return all 28 bodies of deceased hostages, delaying the start of the next stage.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
But SpaceX is not remotely ready to deliver, with serial failures of its mammoth Starship rocket delaying development of the lander.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Lower- and middle-income consumers, by contrast, are pushing back, trading down, stretching budgets, or delaying purchases altogether.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Palomar, like many medical providers, has struggled to operate in the black since the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing psychiatric services, consolidating labor and delivery in Escondido and delaying promised bonuses to its workers.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
The Kelly administration appealed that decision, delaying the financial punishment and buying time for its possible reversal through the appeals process or a court order.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
But the dire need for affordable housing across this state should put those projects on the top shelf, even delaying less-urgent projects if necessary.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Hamas has yet to return all 28 bodies of deceased hostages, delaying the start of the next stage.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delaying
Verb
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But Gronowski’s offseason shoulder injury that cost him spring practices might be a lingering issue.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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These recordings blur the lines between memory, trauma, and supernatural experience, reflecting the lingering influence of Jonathan’s actions.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Parias, who is charged with assault on a federal officer, was still in the hospital Wednesday, postponing his first court hearing.—
Morgan Chesky,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The kitten was discovered in a parking lot tied inside a bag, dragging his back legs and covered in severe wounds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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When daylight savings ends next week, dragging yourself out of bed will likely feel even harder.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Newsom's office previously provided a statement to Fox News Digital, deferring responsibility for the situation to the CIF, CDE and state legislature.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Had Darnold not crumbled in the postseason, re-signing him to a multi-year deal and deferring McCarthy to a three-year development plan would have been reasonable.—
Trevor Squire,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Or use your finger, poking it about 2 inches into the soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Matthew McConaughey is poking fun at himself.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This 2022 Netflix original documentary will have your skin crawling.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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No one enjoys finding moths fluttering around the flour or tiny caterpillars crawling in the cereal.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Delaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delaying. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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