as in residual
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The area is still feeling the lingering effects of the hurricane. There are lingering questions about the extent of his involvement in the crime.
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as in delaying
to move or act slowly
since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work
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Recent Examples of lingering
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
The sudden flurry of diplomacy came despite lingering tensions over trade and security between the world’s two largest economies.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite the lingering heat, cardigans and chunky knits are calling my name.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Video surveillance from the scene posted online by Fox 11 shows a man lingering near a doorway, quickly grabbing the gift box from a table and running out of the venue.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The trailer does take a heavy turn halfway through, as Mike and Claire confront hard financial realties, as well as the lingering repercussions of Mike’s time as a soldier in the Vietnam War.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Yet with so many worries lingering, even after Shi’s attempt to reassure them, confidence is as low as at any time in his nine years at the helm.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Power bills are causing sticker shock in some corners of the nation, adding to lingering frustration over the cost of living.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 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
The sudden flurry of diplomacy came despite lingering tensions over trade and security between the world’s two largest economies.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite the lingering heat, cardigans and chunky knits are calling my name.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Video surveillance from the scene posted online by Fox 11 shows a man lingering near a doorway, quickly grabbing the gift box from a table and running out of the venue.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The trailer does take a heavy turn halfway through, as Mike and Claire confront hard financial realties, as well as the lingering repercussions of Mike’s time as a soldier in the Vietnam War.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Yet with so many worries lingering, even after Shi’s attempt to reassure them, confidence is as low as at any time in his nine years at the helm.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Power bills are causing sticker shock in some corners of the nation, adding to lingering frustration over the cost of living.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingering
Adjective
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This is a compelling approach, as the lessor traditionally owns residual risk in an automotive lease transaction.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The findings address all-cause mortality rather than specific diseases, and although the researchers adjusted for many factors, residual confounding is still possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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For example, the healthcare industry has long prioritized the patient experience, often at the expense of clinicians, but lasting impact comes from designing for both.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The results were ugly and caused lasting damage to our citizens' livelihoods and our city's reputation.—
Ted Wheeler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Sesame and potato as a combo is, in fact, reminiscent of the days of our collective childhoods, when experimentation looked like dragging Wendy’s fries through a vanilla Frosty.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Samuel cut inside off an excellent lead block by Croskey-Merritt and shed nickel back Dru Phillips’ tackle attempt before dragging linebacker Bobby Okereke with him to the goal line for a touchdown.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Another client, a senior executive negotiating a promotion, felt the old narrative of 'don’t ask for too much' creeping in mid-discussion.—
Naz Beheshti,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire was backing and creeping throughout the night.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Lingering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingering. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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