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
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Unlike the traditional model where VCs obtain a bushel of shares from a startup, and then wait seven years, the crypto VC world is more liquid and revolves around tokens not stock.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Scott Horsley, NPR, 18 June 2025
After a 663-day wait, the two-way star would be playing both ways again.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Verb
The Federal Reserve also kept its key rate unchanged this week, waiting to see how new tariffs will impact the economy.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
Unlike the traditional model where VCs obtain a bushel of shares from a startup, and then wait seven years, the crypto VC world is more liquid and revolves around tokens not stock.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Noun
The trustees' report comes as the Social Security Administration is cutting thousands of employees, or about 12% of its workforce, leading to longer telephone wait times and reduced in-person appointments.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 18 June 2025
After a 663-day wait, the two-way star would be playing both ways again.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait
Verb
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Enzo Maresca insists the best plan is for Josh Acheampong to stay at Chelsea next season despite reports linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge in this transfer window.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Olivia Tyler, spokesperson for Northwest Arkansas National Airport, said the airport made it through the storm with no damage and no delays to flights.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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Nevertheless, the commission decided to move forward without another delay.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Each time a child left, the emotional toll was unbearable, and the sadness lingered long after they were gone.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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The camera lingers for too long on his pained, Grecian-bust features.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Golf fans eagerly await the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, which is less than 100 days away.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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He was first picked up in Orange County, and then arrested and jailed for 16 days in Seminole County while awaiting a hearing for the first charge, court records show.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Firefighters remained at the scene Tuesday afternoon.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
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But for most organizations, that mirror has remained foggy.—
Richard Lebovitz,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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