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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Some operators are adapting with hotel-style models that feature shorter stays, more staffing and tighter tenant vetting.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026 -
The data released Wednesday offers only a snapshot of consumer spending and doesn’t include activities like travel and hotel stays.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Regarding FedEx's distribution center, customers may experience a slight delay with mail and packages at the facility due to the fire disruption, as the company waits for local firefighters to ensure the area is safe, according to a statement from FedEx.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The decaying matter causes a stench that lingers for days.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Cleaning out your fridge will remove the source of the odor, but the scent lingers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are scrutinizing wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Why the invocations of Tubman, the readings of Du Bois, the visits from Hamer?—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Spain remains solidly second on the international rankings.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But for all the miles Jujubee has logged, Boston remains her stomping grounds.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Likewise, if a player deliberately delays a throw-in, the opposing team could be given the throw-in instead.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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This can make conversations feel heavier, delays more frustrating and feedback harder to digest.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Laqueur’s book dwells on the way that canines often function in art—as seers of things that people miss.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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Kenneth Tam’s video work dwells with a community of taxi-drivers struggling with the erosion of their trade in the wake of rideshare apps.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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The rest of the film drags, the pacing falters, and the story inches toward a mediocre conclusion.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Expectations of higher oil prices as the war drags on have kept long-term bond yields elevated, causing mortgage rates to mostly trend higher.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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“Tarries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarries. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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