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as in to wait
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 to linger
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 to stay
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 tarry
Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 1 Sep. 2020
Ingestion of sago palm leaves, seeds or other plant parts causes liver failure, usually signaled by drooling, vomiting, diarrhea or a tarry black stool, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy and jaundice.
—Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 14 Mar. 2018
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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There was still much reason to pray after Jan. 1, 1863, and so tarrying in prayer on New Year’s Eve became an annual tradition.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Often, Petite Sirah produces a wine that is too tarry, too dense, too chewy.
—Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 1 Sep. 2020
Ingestion of sago palm leaves, seeds or other plant parts causes liver failure, usually signaled by drooling, vomiting, diarrhea or a tarry black stool, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy and jaundice.
—Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 14 Mar. 2018
Adjective
America grew up with these boys and tarried with them through light and dark times.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Read More: 10 New Year's Traditions From Across the Globe
There was still much reason to pray after Jan. 1, 1863, and so tarrying in prayer on New Year’s Eve became an annual tradition.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarry
Noun
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With salon visits on pause, at-home care entered a new era—and with it, brands like Olaplex and K18 became household names.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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It’s been 10 years since AC/DC’s last visit to Australian shores.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Powell’s strategy to wait for more economic data earned the ire of President Donald Trump.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Because while others sit back, waiting for the dust to settle, the forward-thinkers are already iterating on version 3.0.—
Crystal Gilmore,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Each time a child left, the emotional toll was unbearable, and the sadness lingered long after they were gone.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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However, there are lingering threats of electronic interference that can impact a ship’s navigation systems with high levels reported during dark periods, JMIC says.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Enzo Maresca insists the best plan is for Josh Acheampong to stay at Chelsea next season despite reports linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge in this transfer window.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Much of the Democratic Party establishment either backed Brown or stayed neutral, instead of sticking with their own party's nominee.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The palate is flavorful and creamy, with an oily, viscous mouthfeel, showcasing notes of dark chocolate, fig, raisin, white pepper, and a hint of mint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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For example, the magma nearest the surface of the Yellowstone Caldera contains a lot of silica, which lends the molten rocks a sticky, viscous, and slow-moving quality.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The extent of the claims are documented in a 255-page affidavit that remains under seal while one co-defendant, Ying Zhang, remains free.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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As of July 7, at least 10 campers and one counselor remain missing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Medical examiners ruled two other deaths in January and February to be from natural causes, but a Miami Herald investigation found evidence of substandard or delayed medical care.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Unable to stop the march toward passage of the 940-page bill, the Democrats as the minority party in Congress is using the tools at its disposal to delay and drag out the process.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Pineapple chunks, maraschino, and coconut are suspended in a slightly gelatinous, condensed milk filling.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Once the flax egg is gelatinous, cream together butter, brown sugar, flax egg, and vanilla.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Tarry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarry. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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