as in delay
a state, a habit, or an instance of being slow or late about doing something that should be done
Though she has a tendency towards procrastination, she never fails to turn in her papers on time.
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Noun
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After months of delays, a resentencing hearing to determine whether the Menendez brothers should be released from prison after serving more than three decades is set to begin Tuesday.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025 -
The Series completed two episodes of season one before snow in Utah caused a major delay in production.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Passive resonance avoidance: Because the stiffness can be switched without changing the equilibrium state, countersnapping can be used to automatically change the natural vibration frequency of a system.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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While a low-maintenance partner values independence and space without feeling disconnected, emotional avoidance can create a sense of detachment and distance, even during key moments.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Many consumers are taking active steps to protect their privacy, driven by distrust of certain websites and uncertainty around how data is being used.—
Amit Jhawar,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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But that uncertainty is not undercutting Paramount’s ambitions.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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“Procrastination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procrastination. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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