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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
Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
To avoid suspicion, the young men decided to tarry for a couple of days rather than cross into the neighboring socialist republic right away.
—Longreads, 6 July 2022
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
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Verb
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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
To avoid suspicion, the young men decided to tarry for a couple of days rather than cross into the neighboring socialist republic right away.
—Longreads, 6 July 2022
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarry
Noun
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Monthly, quarterly and yearly memberships, offering unlimited visits, are available for $30, $90 or $300, respectively.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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But Pope John Paul II, preaching under an umbrella, wanted to keep saying his outdoor Mass at Tamiami Park during his historic 23-hour visit to Miami-Dade in September 1987.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Researchers led by Elise Wright Knutsen, an atmospheric physicist at the University of Oslo, waited for the right conditions and commanded Perseverance to look up at exactly the right time.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Last May, the United Kingdom’s Home Office posted footage that showed immigration officers going door to door and marching migrants into a waiting van.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
Verb
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For more than the past year, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has missed among the most votes of any senator, rarely attended committee hearings, and become increasingly isolated from his colleagues amid reports of lingering mental health troubles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2025
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The finish is medium-long and sweet, with lingering baking spice and a touch of aged oak.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The bourbon is oily and viscous, with a noticeable palate weight showcasing orange zest, cherry syrup, caramel, vanilla, and seasoned oak.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Hoisin is sticky-sweet and soy-based, slightly viscous and very savory.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Fortunately, the producer remained conscious and is currently in stable condition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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For now, even though US and China have temporarily rolled back their triple-digit tariffs, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicles and car parts have remained.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Early morning flights are typically the least likely to be canceled or delayed, and taking nonstop flights whenever possible reduces your chances of an issue during your journey.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The vote for the student zoning was delayed after many parents and community members objected to a plan that would move around 100 elementary students at Marie G. Davis School in southwest Charlotte to the already overcrowded Dilworth Elementary for the 2025-26 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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This gelatinous creature, known for its massive eyes and long arms, was found during an expedition by the CSIRO.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
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The mixture, which is thick and more gelatinous than flegg, has a neutral taste but can be texturally grainy.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Tarry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarry. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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