Synonyms of sitting

sitting

verb

present participle of sit

1

as in squatting

to rest on the buttocks or haunches

everybody needs to sit down because it's time for class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• squatting
• setting
• lounging
• perching
• straddling
• sprawling
• slouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing
• rising
• arising
• getting up

2

as in seating

to cause to sit down

the host had to sit some of the guests on the porch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seating
• putting
• laying
• resting
• lying
• placing
• setting down
• reclining
• settling
• ensconcing
• reposing

3

as in spawning

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop

we didn't want to disturb the hens, as they were sitting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spawning
• laying
• brooding
• hatching
• setting
• incubating

4

as in being

to occupy a place or location

the monument that sits at the entrance to the battlefield

Synonyms & Similar Words

• being
• standing
• lying
• residing
• resting
• waiting
• remaining
• staying
• bearing
• overlooking
• awaiting
• commanding
• posting
• hanging around
• sticking around
• tarrying
• dwelling
• stationing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sitting

Dallas is in a difficult salary-cap jam — sitting a little more than $1 million over the limit after this signing — and getting Robertson signed to a long-term commitment would have meant a higher cap hit and cuts elsewhere. — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Although several of the ArcLight locations were taken over by other operators, the Dome and ArcLight multiplex in Hollywood, which are owned outright by Pacific’s parent company Decurion, have been sitting empty ever since. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026

With Erwin Hymer serving as the sitting professor of that class, group brand Bürstner has stepped up as its star research assistant, undertaking one market-evolving project after another. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

The 30-year-old was pictured sitting at the front of the bus while holding the World Cup trophy aloft to the huge crowd of supporters. — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

A lot of legacy companies are still operating like audiences are sitting there patiently waiting to receive messaging from brands. — Kelly Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

After losing in April, Orban is still president of his Fidesz Party but is no longer a sitting member of parliament. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026

Victims of this manipulation scheme, Nathan and Aesha conspire to impose on the dinner’s seating arrangements in such a way that Luke is sitting next to Joy, and Gen is isolated at the end of the table. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Line Up the Circular Saw Blade Rest the circular saw’s shoe on the work material, ensuring that the shoe is sitting flat. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Phrases Containing sitting

• sitting duck