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
The long-term effect is a generation carrying debt, stuck in low-wage jobs, and delaying milestones like homeownership or starting families.
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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
Business owners have been delaying growth plans, cutting discretionary spending and prioritizing short-term liquidity over strategic expansion.
—Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Batteries stored in carry-on bags or in overhead bins can also be hard to monitor, delaying detection and firefighting measures in flight.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The strike lasted 27 days, delaying some elective procedures and making some emergency room wait times longer.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
For some people with prediabetes, early treatment as well as moderate lifestyle changes can return blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to a normal range, effectively preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
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
Business owners have been delaying growth plans, cutting discretionary spending and prioritizing short-term liquidity over strategic expansion.
—Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Batteries stored in carry-on bags or in overhead bins can also be hard to monitor, delaying detection and firefighting measures in flight.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The strike lasted 27 days, delaying some elective procedures and making some emergency room wait times longer.
—Patrick Aguilar, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
For some people with prediabetes, early treatment as well as moderate lifestyle changes can return blood glucose (blood sugar) levels to a normal range, effectively preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for delaying
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This effortless touchpoint builds trust, catches lingering issues and creates loyal advocates who feel truly valued.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Grove Collaborative recommends starting with wipes to eliminate any lingering gunk.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.—
Priscilla Alvarez,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Moncur struggled for seven minutes, dragging Blaze — who was locked on her arm — to the front of the facility in search of help.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The trends have contributed to a slump in consumer confidence, dragging on spending and threatening leaders’ official growth target for this year of around 5%.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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The decision marks an extraordinary break with the country’s history of deferring justice in the name of peace.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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While many executives are pausing on big hires or deferring large projects, Dave Anderson, Founder of TSC Security, argues that protecting your company’s digital assets should not be placed on the back burner.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In 2009, Tropicana replaced its familiar logo, an orange with a straw poking out, with a minimalist design featuring a glass of orange juice.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Routh allegedly came within a few hundred yards of Trump before a Secret Service agent spotted his rifle poking out of a tree line.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her grandkids are crawling into trouble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Delaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delaying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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