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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
John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Parolees, who previously would be eligible after a 5-year waiting period, are also no longer able to receive SNAP benefits.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Exceptions to the five-year waiting period include refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, certain military families, children under 18, and individuals who meet disability or hardship criteria.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Years of waiting could soon be over for Windows users who’ve long envied Apple’s Magic Trackpad.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Resolution aside, the months of waiting both took a toll and prompted questions for the women.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Vilgefortz, the wizard who emerged as The Witcher’s big villain-in-waiting last season, has other ideas.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Tapachula returns to normalcy Migrants from Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela selling ice cream or waiting tables are still encountered around Tapachula.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Many of our favorite online brands aren’t waiting until Thanksgiving week to roll out their biggest savings — and that’s good news for anyone ready to shop early.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
After waiting more than a decade and a half, Lauper’s induction fell right into place.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Lewis to Miler was the combo CU has been waiting for all year.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of those left have missed the window of opportunity to flee – Ukrainian authorities have said evacuations are currently impossible – but others might be waiting for the Russian troops to arrive.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Everybody has been waiting for the cycle to change from growth to value.
—Blair Bao, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Biden had been relatively quiet since leaving the presidency, waiting several months into his rival’s second term to comment on the state of affairs in the country.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 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
Noun
How to check airport TSA wait times There are several ways to check the real-time waiting period at security checkpoints and border crossings.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 7 Nov. 2025
Parolees, who previously would be eligible after a 5-year waiting period, are also no longer able to receive SNAP benefits.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Exceptions to the five-year waiting period include refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, certain military families, children under 18, and individuals who meet disability or hardship criteria.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Years of waiting could soon be over for Windows users who’ve long envied Apple’s Magic Trackpad.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Resolution aside, the months of waiting both took a toll and prompted questions for the women.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Requirements differ between states, with some requiring a one-week waiting period before someone qualifies for payments.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Vilgefortz, the wizard who emerged as The Witcher’s big villain-in-waiting last season, has other ideas.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Tapachula returns to normalcy Migrants from Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela selling ice cream or waiting tables are still encountered around Tapachula.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
People in some states have reported receiving their full benefits for November, while others could be waiting until at least next week.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Many of our favorite online brands aren’t waiting until Thanksgiving week to roll out their biggest savings — and that’s good news for anyone ready to shop early.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
After waiting more than a decade and a half, Lauper’s induction fell right into place.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Lewis to Miler was the combo CU has been waiting for all year.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Some of those left have missed the window of opportunity to flee – Ukrainian authorities have said evacuations are currently impossible – but others might be waiting for the Russian troops to arrive.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Everybody has been waiting for the cycle to change from growth to value.
—Blair Bao, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Biden had been relatively quiet since leaving the presidency, waiting several months into his rival’s second term to comment on the state of affairs in the country.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Carriers are required to refund customers whose flights are canceled but not to cover costs such as food and hotels unless a delay or cancellation results from a factor within the control of the airlines, according to the Department of Transportation.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The sale includes statement shoes like pink lace-up boots plus cozy designs perfect for staying warm all winter like insulated boat shoes, water-resistant boots, and even waterproof boots for rainy days.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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For events with formalities, like speeches, cake-cutting, or a holiday toast, Hayes advises staying until those key moments are complete.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 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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So there's no hesitation in that regard.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Tuesday's result capped a tumultuous final month that saw national Republican condemnation, Democratic hesitation and equivocation, and a barrage of attack ads.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The overnight storm was likely triggered by a glancing CME arrival that combined with lingering effects from a high-speed solar wind stream, according to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, households, especially low-income ones, still face challenges affording basic goods and services due to lingering high prices.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bo Nix struggled mightily with indecision, accuracy and footwork for a second straight game, finishing 16 of 28 for 150 yards, a touchdown and two picks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Mars's interaction with the other planets serves up indecision instead of certainty.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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However, the report strongly suggested that he will not be paid for the remaining period of the original contract.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Where other, more conventional pest control companies still employ general, broad-spectrum spraying as a blunt instrument, Axiom relies on precision, science, and innovation to target its efforts directly at the sources of pest infestations, while remaining conscious of the wider environment.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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