as in delay
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to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
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Recent Examples of waiting
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
And for the employee, the waiting compounds.
—Josh D Shapiro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The hiker was in stable condition when delivered to a waiting ambulance, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
There’s value in the Maple Leafs taking one of the two top wingers because they’re both expected to sign and play in the NHL next season (there’s more of a waiting game for the D and Caleb Malhotra).
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
However, the law does not impose a two-year waiting period.
—Ronald Lipman, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
After filing, there is generally a one-week waiting period before benefits begin accruing.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
There's usually a 30-day waiting period for an NFIP policy to go into effect.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Adams County Fire Rescue Firefighters extricated the patient and then used a rescue basket to bring the patient up to a waiting ambulance on I-76.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Fifty-Two Years Thierry Tubajika is sitting at breakfast at the JW Marriott, waiting for his father on the morning of the match that will decide everything.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Chinese companies are reportedly waiting to buy because of political uncertainty and pressure from Beijing to rely less on foreign semiconductor technology.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Before the sun even rose, cars began lining up along Baldwin Park Boulevard, where drivers sat waiting patiently for their chance at free groceries when the distribution event began several hours later.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Every day, 20 people die waiting for a kidney transplant.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The passengers were taken to Melbourne Orlando International Airport, where emergency medical personnel were waiting for them.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 May 2026
As of Wednesday, Jardon-Reyes has been waiting 169 days for his renewal to go through.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Noun
But the issue also is the waiting game with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
And for the employee, the waiting compounds.
—Josh D Shapiro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The hiker was in stable condition when delivered to a waiting ambulance, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
There’s value in the Maple Leafs taking one of the two top wingers because they’re both expected to sign and play in the NHL next season (there’s more of a waiting game for the D and Caleb Malhotra).
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 May 2026
However, the law does not impose a two-year waiting period.
—Ronald Lipman, Houston Chronicle, 5 May 2026
After filing, there is generally a one-week waiting period before benefits begin accruing.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
There's usually a 30-day waiting period for an NFIP policy to go into effect.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Adams County Fire Rescue Firefighters extricated the patient and then used a rescue basket to bring the patient up to a waiting ambulance on I-76.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Verb
And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Fifty-Two Years Thierry Tubajika is sitting at breakfast at the JW Marriott, waiting for his father on the morning of the match that will decide everything.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Chinese companies are reportedly waiting to buy because of political uncertainty and pressure from Beijing to rely less on foreign semiconductor technology.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Before the sun even rose, cars began lining up along Baldwin Park Boulevard, where drivers sat waiting patiently for their chance at free groceries when the distribution event began several hours later.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Every day, 20 people die waiting for a kidney transplant.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The passengers were taken to Melbourne Orlando International Airport, where emergency medical personnel were waiting for them.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 14 May 2026
As of Wednesday, Jardon-Reyes has been waiting 169 days for his renewal to go through.
—Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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Heidi Vonblum, the city’s planning director, said the delay will allow the city to help neighborhoods that have suffered from past city zoning practices, including zoning based on race or ethnicity.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Gas prices, which tend to follow moves in oil with a delay, were slightly higher on May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Amid high expectations and long win streaks, Moss said a sports psychologist has spoken to the team about staying present and not letting the success get into their heads.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Tate was staying at the home while her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was abroad.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The sports ticket market generally doesn’t reward procrastination but this one might.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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After battling burnout, persistent procrastination or social weariness for years, professionals are beginning to wonder if laziness was ever the cause.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After 29 years, nine execution dates and three last meals, former death row inmate Richard Glossip is out on bond Thursday awaiting retrial after his previous conviction in the murder-for-hire plot of his former boss was overturned by the Supreme Court last year, his attorney told CNN.—
Linh Tran,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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She was recently ruled incompetent to stand trial in her son's murder and is awaiting to be transferred to a state hospital.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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There can be apathy and hesitation.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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For example, during his dominant, 18-point first quarter in the Spurs’ Game 5 win over the Timberwolves, on one play Wembanyama hit a combo of hesitation dribbles into a crossover into a spinning layup over Rudy Gobert.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Damp conditions inside the drum encourage mildew and lingering odors that can be tough to remove from fabric.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The filmmaker explores how Inés’ coming of age mirrors the lingering wounds of Chile’s political transition to democracy from the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet – a theme at the heart of Martelli’s feature debut Chile ’76, which premiered in the Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Noun
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What The Dark Wizard does differently is grapple with Potter’s impenetrability without being able to resolve it, and consider how that indecision might change our perceptions of his life and his May 2015 death while BASE jumping in Yosemite.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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The California governor’s race remains characterized by chaos and low voter engagement despite significant scandals and drama, with widespread indecision affecting both parties as election day approaches less than 50 days away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bradley did express an attitude by remaining in Britain, where he might still have been barred from entry into certain clubs, but where he was given credit for his work and recognized as an authority.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Golden Knights’ defense clamped down until Olen Zellweger tied the game with three minutes remaining in regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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