as in stayed
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of waited
According to videos, officers waited roughly 20 seconds before detaining people.
—
Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
The suit was actually dismissed in 2022 after Olguin ruled that Elden had waited too long to file a civil suit.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Twigs’ focus is now on the fans who have waited years for her return.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The stock market Wednesday was lower , but the losses were muted as investors waited to see more developments on the ongoing negotiations from Republicans and Democrats.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Families of the trapped -- who are said to be mostly teenage boys -- waited anxiously for news as rescue teams combed through twisted debris and slabs of concrete to find 38 students and workers who were still missing.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Leonard certainly waited to speak on media day for the first time since 2021.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The first lady waited a few seconds before walking the rest of the way up to the top, followed by the president and administration officials.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And people who waited past full retirement age and claimed benefits at age 70 received up to $5,108 this year.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
The suit was actually dismissed in 2022 after Olguin ruled that Elden had waited too long to file a civil suit.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Twigs’ focus is now on the fans who have waited years for her return.
—Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The stock market Wednesday was lower , but the losses were muted as investors waited to see more developments on the ongoing negotiations from Republicans and Democrats.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Families of the trapped -- who are said to be mostly teenage boys -- waited anxiously for news as rescue teams combed through twisted debris and slabs of concrete to find 38 students and workers who were still missing.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Leonard certainly waited to speak on media day for the first time since 2021.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The first lady waited a few seconds before walking the rest of the way up to the top, followed by the president and administration officials.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
And people who waited past full retirement age and claimed benefits at age 70 received up to $5,108 this year.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waited
Verb
-
Their style of play has stayed similar, but Arteta recognised the need for something different this year.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
-
The driver of the Nissan stayed at the scene of the crash and cooperated with investigators, police said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Those questions only lingered after their third October, the two losses in Minnesota.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Aries fire burns away the residue of fear and doubt that may have lingered after the Virgo solar eclipse.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Tesla fans have long-awaited a cheaper entry-level model; this was supposed to be the $25,000 Model 2.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
7 Oct. 2025
-
Perhaps its most impressive (and long-awaited) upgrade is the stunning OLED screen, which makes using this tablet feel luxuriously high-end.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Waited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waited. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share