sitting on

present participle of sit on

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
putting down
Verb
  • This week, Susan Stamberg is putting down her microphone after more than 50 years at NPR.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Getty Images The worldwide phenomenon that is Formula One is putting down stakes in Las Vegas year-round.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Sitting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20on. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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