as in lingering
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as in waiting
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 delaying
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 staying
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 tarrying
Adjective
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On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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People in some states have reported receiving their full benefits for November, while others could be waiting until at least next week.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Many of our favorite online brands aren’t waiting until Thanksgiving week to roll out their biggest savings — and that’s good news for anyone ready to shop early.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Since oxygen is the culprit, the trick to delaying the browning process is to shield the flesh from oxygen exposure.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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But a weaker-than-expected first quarterly earnings report in September was followed a week later by a testing explosion that destroyed a rocket stage — delaying an upcoming launch — and sent the company’s stock plummeting to about $20.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The town of Wellington is where many men who are unhoused in Fort Collins are staying their nights of late.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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For me, that translates to modernizing with intention and staying committed to a growth mindset by continuously learning, taking on new challenges, and surrounding myself with people who elevate my thinking.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Minimal leather totes hold far more than a lip gloss, think books, laptops, and an extra layer, while remaining polished and understated.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kerra, the dog referenced in the video, had developed a grapefruit-sized mass on her breast tissue that was dragging on the ground and causing significant discomfort.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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That takes nothing away, though, from the epic job Herbert did dragging the Chargers through the second half of the season.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Love recalled visiting a Nashville-area location with her best friend when they were told it had been discontinued.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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As part of the collaboration with Villa Albertine, Unifrance oversees film bookings, institutional partnerships and logistics for visiting filmmakers.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Tarrying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarrying. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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