sitting on

present participle of sit on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
Verb
  • Moving into a new apartment can require putting down a lot of money up-front.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
  • The style is already a major trend in NYC this summer, and Amazon shoppers are picking up what the cool girls are putting down.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Sitting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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