Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
Verb
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Show presence by putting down your phone, making eye contact and prioritizing time together.—
Dr. Cortney Warren,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026 -
The resolution called for the release of those detained and urged the European Council to designate Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which was key in putting down the nationwide protests, as a terrorist organization.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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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 30 Jan. 2026.
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