as in to stay
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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as in delay
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
there was a long wait for the manager to come and help us
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Recent Examples of wait
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Court documents indicate Suzanne Morphew wanted to leave her husband, but was waiting for the right time.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Guests must reserve their spot in line through their virtual queue wait line system to shop in store.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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Verb
Or wait until they’re covered in corking marks for the most spice.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Court documents indicate Suzanne Morphew wanted to leave her husband, but was waiting for the right time.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
Anyone who went to Great Lake, which lasted from 2008 to 2013, can recall a story: Three-hour waits for pizzas, life-changing pizzas, sitting shoulder to shoulder with Jay-Z and Beyonce (the couple waiting hours).
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
Guests must reserve their spot in line through their virtual queue wait line system to shop in store.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait
Verb
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Come for the food, stay for the desserts and then finally the relatives.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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During any outdoor adventure, staying connected can provide you with an extra sense of security.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Noun
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News of the autopsy report’s delay comes as family and friends gathered to lay Peoples to rest at a public funeral viewing on Friday, July 11, in Aliceville.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Elite performances have been on display, but much of the spotlight has been on delays caused by heatwaves and lightning storms, welfare concerns from coaches and players, attendance figures and questions around commercial integrity.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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This slight chance of thunderstorms lingers into Wednesday as the upper low passes over the region.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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But there are still lingering worries about how long Amazon and Apple will keep movies in theaters before sending them to streaming.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Now, more uncertainty awaits thousands of borrowers employed in jobs the country relies on to function.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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Two contests await horseplayers who want to test their handicapping skills.—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Verb
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As of July 7, at least 10 campers and one counselor remain missing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The extent of the claims are documented in a 255-page affidavit that remains under seal while one co-defendant, Ying Zhang, remains free.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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“Wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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