temporizing

present participle of temporize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporizing
Verb
  • But after Harrell totaled 54 of his 140 passing yards on the drive, offensive coordinator Todd Fitch drew up consecutive handoffs in the redzone, stalling the drive.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Entry-level jobs have also dwindled because of AI agents, and stalling promotions across many agencies looking to do more with less.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller was injured before Wednesday’s practice, delaying his return after spending last season in retirement.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The experts also recommend keeping devices out of bedrooms at night, establishing screen-free meals and even considering delaying access until mid-adolescence.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yet with so many worries lingering, even after Shi’s attempt to reassure them, confidence is as low as at any time in his nine years at the helm.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In fact, Jennings has been dealing with a lingering calf injury that kept him out of action through preseason.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Temporizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporizing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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