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Recent Examples of waiting
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Nasdaq introduced a rule change this year, shortening the three-month waiting period for stocks to be included in the index to 15 days.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, insurance experts are urging Florida homeowners and renters not to wait until a storm is approaching to purchase flood insurance, warning that most policies come with waiting periods and cannot be bought at the last minute.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The talks, rumors, reports and waiting are all over.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
But McDaniel says waiting hasn't made things easier.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 1 June 2026
Landing your first job has never been just about sending in an application and waiting.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The couple went through the same thing after Stella was born, entering a waiting phase while watching for signs of concern.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Portal Lounge is betting that games, food, music and robot-made drinks can make airport waiting feel a lot less like waiting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The 40-plus-mile circle route covers 4 days of walking with gourmet breakfasts and new routes daily, ending back at the starting inn where your car is waiting.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
By evening, a clean room, hot shower and hearty meal are waiting.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
For four years, Lockport residents Ray and Shelly Romolt have stared out their window at an empty lot, waiting for the day developers would transform it into a home for new neighbors.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
In 2023, a Brazilian university student died while waiting for a brutally hot concert by the pop star.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 June 2026
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Unfortunately, children who have not been able to access this in a clinical trial have continued to suffer losses while waiting for access and approval.
—Elise Esposito, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Noun
It is called a waiting room, because the expectation of waiting is built into the architecture and culture of medicine.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Nasdaq introduced a rule change this year, shortening the three-month waiting period for stocks to be included in the index to 15 days.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, insurance experts are urging Florida homeowners and renters not to wait until a storm is approaching to purchase flood insurance, warning that most policies come with waiting periods and cannot be bought at the last minute.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 June 2026
The talks, rumors, reports and waiting are all over.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
But McDaniel says waiting hasn't made things easier.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 1 June 2026
Landing your first job has never been just about sending in an application and waiting.
—Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The couple went through the same thing after Stella was born, entering a waiting phase while watching for signs of concern.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Portal Lounge is betting that games, food, music and robot-made drinks can make airport waiting feel a lot less like waiting.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
The House's effort to circumvent leadership on support for Ukraine comes as bipartisan legislation in the Senate to impose new economic sanctions on Russia has languished for more than a year, with senators waiting for a green light from the White House.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 5 June 2026
Congress could also intervene, Budington said, by passing legislation that allows a private right of action after data breaches, allowing victims to pursue cases directly instead of relying on state laws or waiting for state attorneys general to take up a case.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
The 40-plus-mile circle route covers 4 days of walking with gourmet breakfasts and new routes daily, ending back at the starting inn where your car is waiting.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
By evening, a clean room, hot shower and hearty meal are waiting.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
For four years, Lockport residents Ray and Shelly Romolt have stared out their window at an empty lot, waiting for the day developers would transform it into a home for new neighbors.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
In 2023, a Brazilian university student died while waiting for a brutally hot concert by the pop star.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 June 2026
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Unfortunately, children who have not been able to access this in a clinical trial have continued to suffer losses while waiting for access and approval.
—Elise Esposito, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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Sanfilippo is a fatal pediatric neurodegenerative disorder, with each delay in treatment equaling permanent neurological decline.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Artemis program Due to the Mark 1 issues outlined above, there will either be significant delays to, or the need to restructure the early phases of, the Moon Base program.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The rooms The 65 rooms (including 17 suites) are subtly sumptuous, like staying at the not-so-humble home of a scion of an Istanbul dynasty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Listening to our community and focusing on scientific innovation have been key in staying aligned with our original vision while promoting healthy skin for everyone.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Read the Bee’s full guide to Election Day procrastination here.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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No amount of procrastination can undo the fact that language forces a decision about who is speaking, who is addressed, and who is being spoken about.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Three others died on death row; one of them after the state agreed not to try to execute him a second time, and one of them is still alive and awaiting his fate.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The other two have been tried and are awaiting a verdict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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His party was in denial, and the hesitation cost them the general election.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Aside from his hesitations over the SNL cue cards, Holland has not shied away from live performance itself.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But behind the courteous gesture, there are lingering concerns of how overtourism might impact Ishigaki’s rich natural environment and potentially overwhelm its infrastructure, concerns that extend to other neighboring remote islands.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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This can look like instability or indecision from the outside.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Without those basic elements, governments can end up paralysed by indecision.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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