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
Joseph Lucosky, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
But finally, mercifully, at 9:08, the lights dimmed to signal the long wait had ended, and that the celebration of Shakira’s songs — and her seemingly eternal youth — had begun.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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Verb
Direct listings provide a path to market that can be slightly faster and more efficient—without needing roadshows, underwriting coordination or waiting for perfect market conditions, companies can often complete a direct listing on a tighter timeline.
—Joseph Lucosky, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Nine months is a long time to wait for a fix from Microsoft, and the company hasn't clarified what caused the delay.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025
Noun
The agency credits the IRA for providing the resources to improve their call wait times, provide in-person assistance, and support the timely delivery of taxpayer refunds.
—Cindy McGhee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
But finally, mercifully, at 9:08, the lights dimmed to signal the long wait had ended, and that the celebration of Shakira’s songs — and her seemingly eternal youth — had begun.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait
Verb
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Archer was born in Chicago July 28, 2023, and Fair and her husband were staying at a hotel nearby and were there when the surrogate, Tricia Holloway, gave birth.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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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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After months of delays, a resentencing hearing to determine whether the Menendez brothers should be released from prison after serving more than three decades is set to begin Tuesday.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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However, the case has been marked by a series of delays after his first trial ended in a hung jury.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Dip the Blooms: Submerge the flowers in a bowl of cool water for a few seconds to rinse off any lingering ants.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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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
Verb
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Outside what remains of a natural history museum Ellie climbs a T-Rex statue, but her real birthday treat awaits her inside.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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More takeaways from Dallas as the Stars await a conference finals rematch.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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