Synonyms of waited

waited

verb

past tense of wait

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

• stayed
• lingered
• awaited
• remained
• held on
• bode
• sat tight
• expected
• held one's breath
• bided one's time
• hung around
• cooled one's heels
• tarried
• stuck around
• anticipated
• stood by
• watched (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waited

The court also said any problems caused by the timing of the ruling is the fault of the secretary of state, who waited eight months before making a decision on the ballot initiative. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Americans for Citizen Voting argued in its application to Kavanaugh that the state had waited more than five months to reject the signatures and then did so on questions about those from a sample of 1,000 out of more than 700,000 submitted. — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Thyme waited two days and passed the callback inspection on Thursday. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins waited until primary election day in August to reject the petition. — David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Nearly three dozen Clancy supporters gathered outside the third floor courtroom Friday, while others waited outside. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

While there, Itzell got sick and was in the bathroom while Ronald waited outside for her, according to the lawsuit filed in Mecklenburg Superior Court. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Additionally, when first confronted with the photos by The New York Post, Russini waited two days before telling her editors and managers. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

It's been quite a disappointing year for home shoppers who waited since 2023 for rates to cool off. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026