as in stayed
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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Recent Examples of waited
Donors waited as long as two and a half hours to drop off supplies, creating what appeared to be an organized, human assembly line.
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Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
While the girl’s mother was inside picking up their order, Hallandale Beach captain Megan Jones told media that included Miami Herald news partner, CBSMiami, an unrelated group waited outside for someone to arrive at the restaurant.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
So for a generation that already waited longer and saved harder to buy a home, the down payment and the rate get a buyer through the door.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
On an afternoon last month at an American Legion parking lot in Bel Air, Maryland, locals—many sporting the Stars and Stripes in cap, tee, and even Croc form—waited for a glimpse of the past with an eagerness history teachers could only dream of.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
As Esther Ofosu and her friend Shalom waited for customers at their salon south of Johannesburg, the two Ghanaian women flicked nervously through the social media posts.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Many fans waited until the tournament started to look for seats.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
That’s how long Thomas Tuchel’s team waited to produce a lifeless and insipid performance against Ghana that prompted many to re-evaluate the Three Lions’ chances of winning the whole thing this summer.
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
On the same pitch earlier, South Africa labored past Bangladesh by four wickets and waited for India's fate.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
While the girl’s mother was inside picking up their order, Hallandale Beach captain Megan Jones told media that included Miami Herald news partner, CBSMiami, an unrelated group waited outside for someone to arrive at the restaurant.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2026
So for a generation that already waited longer and saved harder to buy a home, the down payment and the rate get a buyer through the door.
—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
On an afternoon last month at an American Legion parking lot in Bel Air, Maryland, locals—many sporting the Stars and Stripes in cap, tee, and even Croc form—waited for a glimpse of the past with an eagerness history teachers could only dream of.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
As Esther Ofosu and her friend Shalom waited for customers at their salon south of Johannesburg, the two Ghanaian women flicked nervously through the social media posts.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Many fans waited until the tournament started to look for seats.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
That’s how long Thomas Tuchel’s team waited to produce a lifeless and insipid performance against Ghana that prompted many to re-evaluate the Three Lions’ chances of winning the whole thing this summer.
—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waited
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Because of the supportive cushioning and the velcro to ensure a tight wrap, my (big) head stayed upright and in a comfortable position.
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Neither Charles nor the late Queen Elizabeth had stayed overnight at the palace since 2019.
Verb
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Yet, the same themes of access and power have lingered around the presidency in the eight decades since.
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The claim that creatine causes hair loss has lingered since 2009, shaping decisions for gym-goers and athletes weighing whether to add it to their routine.
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And no ball is complete without esteemed judges; which is why roughly an hour before showtime, comedian Michelle Buteau and drag queen Miss Peppermint are in the upper dining room of Sardi’s prepping for their short — but long awaited — turn with the scorecards.
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The Mende awaited trial in New Haven, where local communities offered housing and legal aid.
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“Waited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waited. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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