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

Stewart waited another two weeks to get back onto the field for the Trojans, making his season debut count during Saturday’s loss to Oregon. — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The passengers were accompanied by family members who waited for their arrival. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Critics say Hoskins waited until the last minute in an attempt to game the system. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

With Glen stationed with the second-unit team in Switzerland and then in Baffin Island, Canada, Grover waited back in the studio for the rushes. — Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

At the time, Collins waited months before announcing her decision in a 45-minute floor speech. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

Iran waited for one year in order for the European counterparts to live up to their commitments within the JCPOA. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

The club’s manager, who gave his name as Diego, said he was not convinced the slaying stemmed from a simple crime of opportunity because the gunman had waited for the victim inside the club. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Some reportedly waited for over 10 hours just to be the first to buy the latest iPhone, while others travelled for hours from smaller Indian cities to Apple stores in big cities to upgrade their iPhones. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026