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

Several hours later, I was called into a small room, where an interviewer waited. — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

In both cases, the pathologists have waited for the results of toxicology tests, which can take weeks to complete. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Bilirakis and Blackburn both said American families have waited too long for protections for children online and called for child safety bills to be fast-tracked. — Olivia Carville, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The police also waited several hours before conducting a thorough search of the residence and failed to obtain statements from the parents. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026

Immigration agents have waited at the airport and changed their tactics, including smashing car windows to get at people. — Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

More than 30 people waited to speak, with much of the discussion focused on rates, how the city evaluated the three companies vying for the contract and why the public was not brought into the process sooner. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Roger Federer also waited until retirement to release his documentary about the final days of his pro career. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Because of Florida’s statute of limitations, the client waited too long and couldn't file a claim. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026