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as in visit
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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tarry

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verb

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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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tarry

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adjective

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Recent Examples of tarry
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 See All Example Sentences for tarry
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Noun
  • Even when half full, a relatively common occurrence at England friendlies in the late 1980s, a visit to Wembley still felt like a treat.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In an ideal world, a tiny home could provide the ideal solution for in-laws to have space to visit your home for extended visits.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • According to videos, officers waited roughly 20 seconds before detaining people.
    Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • From this point of view, Xidan Books may seem to suffer from comparison with the Zhongshuge chain, whose outlets are drawing increasing numbers of Beijing readers thanks to interior design that catches the eye and spurs a desire to linger at length.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Some analysts predict the measures could push Tehran to take a tougher nuclear stance, but the lingering threat of US and Israeli attacks gives Iran’s leaders limited strategic flexibility.
    Semafor Events, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Their style of play has stayed similar, but Arteta recognised the need for something different this year.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Dome volcanoes are formed from very slow, gradual eruptions of highly viscous, thick lava.
    Outside, Outside, 24 Sep. 2025
  • More viscous than your average face mist, the milky formula is laced with ceramides and lipids to relieve tight, thirsty skin and refresh dull, dry-looking makeup without so much as a flush or a tingle.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • About 20 living hostages remain captive in desperate conditions, Israeli officials say, and about 25 more are believed to have died, but their bodies have not been returned to their families.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Slegers stopped short of admitting Arsenal are in the land of asking for favours elsewhere to remain in the title race.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Treasury has not set a date for when the final draft will be decided, but the government shutdown may delay a final decision.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Munich Airport in Germany briefly delayed the relaunch of flight operations on Saturday morning local time due to drone sightings, after previous UAV sightings earlier halted all traffic at the airport for several hours.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Some, like many jellyfish and swimming snails, consist of a thin layer of cells wrapped around a large nonliving ball of gelatinous material.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Understanding The Seed Debate Tomato seeds come wrapped in a gelatinous sac that can have a big affect on the texture and moisture level of your dish.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Tarry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarry. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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