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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
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.
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Nyya Toussaint / Made By History,
TIME,
31 Dec. 2024
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.
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Kim Campbell Thornton,
sacbee,
14 Mar. 2018
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Verb
America grew up with these boys and tarried with them through light and dark times.
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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.
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Nyya Toussaint / Made By History,
TIME,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Often, Petite Sirah produces a wine that is too tarry, too dense, too chewy.
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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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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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Executives from nearly every major hyperscaler have walked the floor of the factory, according to a person familiar with the visits, who asked not to be named because the details are not public.
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The lights were dimmed, my slippers were waiting beside the bed, and a video of the resort’s beach area played on the TV, complete with the soothing sound of waves washing up on shore.
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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.
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The town’s predicament highlights the limits of any ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the lingering hardship faced by residents whose lives have been upended by years of conflict.
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Robertson answered any lingering questions about his game with his franchise-caliber play.
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In the sweet family snap, Mahomes posed wearing a no-fuss crossbody sling bag that’s ideal for staying hands-free — and keeping up with her and Patrick Mahomes’ three children, Sterling, Bronze, and Golden.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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Neusch saw a couple of the house’s fire-andys roll along the balcony, their extinguisher nozzles deployed over the railings, pumping clouds of viscous yellow retardant foam into the atrium.
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The primary health benefit of oats comes from beta-glucan, a viscous soluble fiber that affects cholesterol metabolism.
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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The White River remains a big draw, too, though Stephenson notes that public access points along the banks are becoming increasingly scarce.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The last time Colombia played at Miami Stadium, the 2024 Copa América final against Argentina was delayed more than 75 minutes after a security breach involving ticketless fans, with some appearing to enter through air vents.
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Warmer ocean temperatures can also increase the presence of sea jellies and other gelatinous creatures, Jaros said.
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Cedar apple rust has a dramatic appearance on junipers when the bright orange gelatinous masses with tentacles appear on the branches.
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“Tarry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarry. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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