DILATORILY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

dilatorily

adverb

Definition of dilatorily

as in slowly

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Republicans also have substantial concerns about the security of mail ballots and how slowly California counts its vote, while Democrats were far less concerned about those issues, the poll found.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, epidemiologist Susan Mayne said the government has responded slowly to the record-shattering outbreak that started in May, which demonstrates how the nation's federal food safety programs are in disarray.

— Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of slowly

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Ukrainian authorities recovered Berezovska’s body three days later, having been led to her makeshift grave by Reut after he was tracked down by investigators.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Cook would go on to become one of the most popular comedians of the early 2000s, while McCauley took on a job as a corrections officer and would later handle his brother’s finances directly.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of later

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The agency subsequently cited Brent Industries for nine serious workplace safety violations involving flammable liquids, hazard communication, exit routes and protective equipment.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
The couple allege that Jacques, who represents Sjöö’s estate, breached contract conditions in selling the paintings to them and subsequently rescinding the sale.

— News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of subsequently

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Noé revealed that talks about bringing the Max Mara license on board started way before the signing in 2024, tracing back to even before the pandemic, which eventually put plans temporarily on hold.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
That seemingly simple skill can eventually become the foundation for much more advanced service-dog tasks, including using his nose to push or close objects.

— Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of eventually

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Everyone the police arrest in New York City gets arraigned shortly thereafter in the criminal courts operating in the city’s five boroughs.

— Robert Gangi, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
But from there came the Fortner penalty, and soon thereafter the drive ended as Young was swallowed up for a third-down sack.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026

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