lingerer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingerer
snail
Noun
  • The bayous have become a popular breeding ground for intimidating apple snails from South America, which can reach 6 inches in width.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The snail is two years old and the millipede is only a few months old.
    Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Lingerer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerer. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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