as in stays
a temporary residing as another's guest
a fable about the tarry of two Americans in a Scottish village that every century magically comes into existence for a day
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as in waits
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
upon seeing the sun beginning to sink in the sky, we realized we had tarried too long on the summit of the mountain
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as in lingers
to move or act slowly
the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not
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as in visits
to reside as a temporary guest
he tarried with us all summer, sleeping on the screened-in porch most nights
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarries
Noun
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These seven essential mental health habits help highly effective CEOs ensure their compass stays true.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
The room was clean, had an ensuite bathroom, and, like many of their stays, proved that comfort and adventure don’t require luxury.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking of his estranged teenage son and terminally ill mother, McKay waits and waits before answering the call.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Finally, a dash of cranberry bitters snaps everything into focus, leaving a tart, ruby-toned finish that lingers just long enough to invite another sip.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Yet Harris lingers near the top of the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders in most polling because the party lacks viable alternatives with comparable name identification.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ceraso said that during recent visits to both New Jersey and Virginia, not a single person brought up Harris.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, my visits have often been tied to fashion events, but my most recent trip centered on a different type of design - interior design.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Frontier, American are the perennial problem children Frontier Airlines remains stuck at the bottom for the third straight year.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With the crack of a single rifle shot, that dream remains in doubt.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The wait can leave workers wondering what’s fair and what’s legal when an employer delays payment.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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John Malkovich shows up for a tangent that is meant to be expositional, but really only needlessly delays what’s coming.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maybe his rehabilitation drags.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The North Carolina General Assembly returned Tuesday for the first time since last month, as a budget stalemate between the House and Senate drags on.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the footage, the dog hilariously crawls under the blanket, which had slipped down the side of his crate, and ends up pulling it completely off.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Dead Bug Ab-cross crawls support overall ab strength.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Tarries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarries. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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