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to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
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Recent Examples of waiting
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that has jurisdiction over major projects like this, has not signed off on the effort but seems like a rubber stamp-in-waiting.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
People trying to buy homes are stuck waiting and deals are falling through.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, waiting and extra mulch insulation can help turn your earthy end-of-season snacks into mild, sweet, and savory treats if only light freezes persist.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Kaine, a longtime proponent of Congress' powers to declare war, filed the resolution late Thursday, a move that will force the Senate to take up the legislation after a 10-day waiting period.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
With further clinical validation and regulatory approval, this technology could soon make waiting days or weeks for a permanent crown a thing of the past.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The waiting game for an extension from the Miami Heat appears likely to extend into next offseason for guard Tyler Herro.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Vendors arrived selling popcorn and cold bottles of Coca-Cola in buckets of ice to the waiting crowd.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Judge Christopher Tuite issued an arrest warrant Friday after waiting 30 minutes for Goudreau to show up for the third day of the bond hearing.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2025
Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina (2-5) is still waiting on its first Conference win ahead of Friday’s trip north to face ACC rival Syracuse (3-5).
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
People are also waiting longer to buy homes.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
There were girls on either side of me as young as five, waiting to tell their stories.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Step seven is applying a post-wash bond repair treatment to the hair and waiting at least 10 minutes before going in with the following post-wash products, including leave-in conditioner and heat protectant.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
For buyers who’ve been waiting for a window, this may be the first real opening in nearly three years.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
Critics of the deal-in-waiting come from both shippers and rivals alike.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The National Capital Planning Commission, the agency that has jurisdiction over major projects like this, has not signed off on the effort but seems like a rubber stamp-in-waiting.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
People trying to buy homes are stuck waiting and deals are falling through.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, waiting and extra mulch insulation can help turn your earthy end-of-season snacks into mild, sweet, and savory treats if only light freezes persist.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
Kaine, a longtime proponent of Congress' powers to declare war, filed the resolution late Thursday, a move that will force the Senate to take up the legislation after a 10-day waiting period.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
With further clinical validation and regulatory approval, this technology could soon make waiting days or weeks for a permanent crown a thing of the past.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The waiting game for an extension from the Miami Heat appears likely to extend into next offseason for guard Tyler Herro.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Vendors arrived selling popcorn and cold bottles of Coca-Cola in buckets of ice to the waiting crowd.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis made a heart with his hands and held it high as his teammates waved and joked on their way into the stadium’s south tunnel, where super agent Jimmy Sexton stood waiting, too.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Judge Christopher Tuite issued an arrest warrant Friday after waiting 30 minutes for Goudreau to show up for the third day of the bond hearing.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2025
Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Bill Belichick’s North Carolina (2-5) is still waiting on its first Conference win ahead of Friday’s trip north to face ACC rival Syracuse (3-5).
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
People are also waiting longer to buy homes.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
There were girls on either side of me as young as five, waiting to tell their stories.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Step seven is applying a post-wash bond repair treatment to the hair and waiting at least 10 minutes before going in with the following post-wash products, including leave-in conditioner and heat protectant.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025
For buyers who’ve been waiting for a window, this may be the first real opening in nearly three years.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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Once again, LaGuardia Airport was particularly affected by delays, with 132 disruptions, as was John F Kennedy International Airport (102) and Logan International Airport (98).—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, Egypt’s showpiece museum officially opens its doors after innumerable interruptions, delays and setbacks.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But this is still a flawed team in a lot of ways, depending heavily on Jackson staying healthy and being at his best every Sunday.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez is staying for the long haul.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Of course, all of this was just so much procrastination in the face of my actual task, which awaited me in the GoonVerse’s stream room.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Having a place for your essentials (and having every essential in its place) can be the difference between a productive workday and a day of procrastination.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Paul had been charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, and was awaiting trial when he was murdered.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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For now, Smalls’ motion to dismiss Burrowes’ latest filing is awaiting a judicial ruling.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Neighbors expressed hesitation about the plans, citing the noise helicopters would cause, WPBF News 25 and WPTV reported.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Villa had known Elliott was available in the months before, yet the price caused hesitation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Place pheromone traps around your closet to capture any lingering moths.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The moon is glimmering, the veil between worlds is thin and there’s an air of mischief lingering in the shadows.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mars's interaction with the other planets serves up indecision instead of certainty.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
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Here, Farrell’s deadpan becomes a vessel not of submerged romantic longing, but of a mixture of guilt, grief, indecision, and rage.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Ten Hag’s firing obliterated any remaining expectation, forcing a recalculation of what would constitute success this season — and that is very much to Hjulmand’s benefit.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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While each of these submarines is designed to carry up to 16 nuclear missiles, France only possesses 48 ballistic missiles—enough to arm three submarines, as the remaining vessel is always undergoing routine maintenance, the Nuclear Information Project said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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