as in delay
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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 waiting
Patrick Anderson,
The Providence Journal,
30 June 2026
They were quickly given an IV and shuttled into a waiting ambulance for further medical attention.
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Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Across the street at the Palm Steakhouse, servers were leaving their tables to get a glimpse, meals-in-waiting be damned.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Items available for distribution and purchase may sell out early, and waiting times may occur depending on on-site conditions.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
What sets it apart most is the zero-day waiting period.
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Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
That’s widely considered a bad idea, and most other large jurisdictions require one- and sometimes two-year waiting periods, according to Lucas Robinson of the Union-Tribune.
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Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The fest’s organizers are upping sticks and moving more than 200 miles south to join the British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester in 2027.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
These two letters from 1776 reflect the waiting, the war’s impact on the domestic scene around Boston, the strong desire by women to be included in the new laws of liberty, and the optimism once the Declaration of Independence had been signed.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Conversations struck up while pumping gas or waiting for coffee.
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Divia Thani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
CFOs who are actively reshaping their organizations aren't waiting for the monthly close to understand the business.
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Jack O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just like waiting for the release of the bull, the ride vehicle will pause for three seconds before a terrifying 285-foot drop.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
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Tania Francois,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Some fans, including Scottish supporter Rory Syme, arrived early and gathered near a shopping center by the stadium while waiting for gates to open.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Many in Venezuela will now be waiting to see if those vows from the world’s wealthiest nation will now turn into concrete action.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Noun
Shekarchi filed suit in Superior Court last week to block the Ethics Commission from investigating whether his bid to join the Supreme Court directly from the legislature violates the revolving door law's one-year waiting period.
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Patrick Anderson,
The Providence Journal,
30 June 2026
They were quickly given an IV and shuttled into a waiting ambulance for further medical attention.
—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Across the street at the Palm Steakhouse, servers were leaving their tables to get a glimpse, meals-in-waiting be damned.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Items available for distribution and purchase may sell out early, and waiting times may occur depending on on-site conditions.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
What sets it apart most is the zero-day waiting period.
—
Michael Kurko,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
That’s widely considered a bad idea, and most other large jurisdictions require one- and sometimes two-year waiting periods, according to Lucas Robinson of the Union-Tribune.
—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The fest’s organizers are upping sticks and moving more than 200 miles south to join the British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester in 2027.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
These two letters from 1776 reflect the waiting, the war’s impact on the domestic scene around Boston, the strong desire by women to be included in the new laws of liberty, and the optimism once the Declaration of Independence had been signed.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
Verb
With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Conversations struck up while pumping gas or waiting for coffee.
—
Divia Thani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
CFOs who are actively reshaping their organizations aren't waiting for the monthly close to understand the business.
—
Jack O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Just like waiting for the release of the bull, the ride vehicle will pause for three seconds before a terrifying 285-foot drop.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Some fans, including Scottish supporter Rory Syme, arrived early and gathered near a shopping center by the stadium while waiting for gates to open.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Many in Venezuela will now be waiting to see if those vows from the world’s wealthiest nation will now turn into concrete action.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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But the heat has led to cancellations and delays in several states.
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The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
Verb
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Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
Noun
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Symptoms include procrastination, irritability, and slowed momentum.
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City planning, procrastination, pomp and circumstance aside, the planet’s biggest sporting has arrived.
Verb
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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For now, Nolan is taking the position of assistant director of operations pending the departure of director Sean Begley, who’s awaiting a new job assignment with the federal government.
Noun
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When Miller unleashed another slider, Suzuki showed no hesitation.
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That hesitation becomes stronger when the candidate frames the pivot as a weakness.
Verb
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But for a growing number of older people, those retirement years are arriving with lingering debt problems attached.
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Irving remains on the roster amid lingering questions about his future after missing all of last season.
Noun
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Andy Burnham, Britain’s soon-to-be prime minister, wants an array of bold new policies to attract voters who have grown tired of a Labour government mired in indecision and political backbiting.
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At first, the Jell-O was also a way to express vulnerability, indecision and hesitation.
Verb
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In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
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The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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