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
ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Key to Blue Origin’s ambitious plans for space exploration, New Glenn is years behind schedule and has faced longer-than-expected waiting periods between its flights.
—Sana Pashankar, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Josh lights several candles and crushes some Viagra in preparation for the arrival of one Alexis, but when the doorbell rings, there is no beautiful 26-year-old waiting for him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Liberty Home Guard has similar coverage caps and limits and lower monthly costs, but there is a waiting period between signing up and submitting your first claim.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, another waiting game, with the Heat at a crossroads after a fourth consecutive play-in season and first year out of the playoffs since 2019.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Online assessments reduce barriers and waiting time, providing timely access for busy Sacramento residents.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
After years of waiting, the Covenant House on Saturday will host a ribbon cutting event to commemorate its official opening at 27221 Tyrrell Ave.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
For more than 40 years, Todd Thompson has been tossing the equine footwear across a 40-foot-long pit to a waiting peg.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Manchester City are top of the league again, for the first time since the opening weekend of the season, and after months of talk about Arsenal being champions in waiting.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Now the cows are waiting expectantly outside the milking parlor, where Archie is clattering about to set up the milking machine.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Some analysts are waiting to see promising yields of Intel's next-generation 14A technology, planned for 2028 or beyond.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Edelweiss Snacks extended its standby queue to corral the snaking line of hungry Disneylanders waiting to buy a Garlic Cheesy Brat, according to MiceChat.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The White House is waiting for a response from Iran before the next round of peace talks can start, Bloomberg says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Media buyers have so far held their ground, waiting to see if Disney will tamp down its pricing expectations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Stimel says waiting for prices to go down may not be the most economical idea.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
This move could reduce the waiting time for that initial step from one year to just a few weeks.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Key to Blue Origin’s ambitious plans for space exploration, New Glenn is years behind schedule and has faced longer-than-expected waiting periods between its flights.
—Sana Pashankar, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Josh lights several candles and crushes some Viagra in preparation for the arrival of one Alexis, but when the doorbell rings, there is no beautiful 26-year-old waiting for him.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Liberty Home Guard has similar coverage caps and limits and lower monthly costs, but there is a waiting period between signing up and submitting your first claim.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Now, another waiting game, with the Heat at a crossroads after a fourth consecutive play-in season and first year out of the playoffs since 2019.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Online assessments reduce barriers and waiting time, providing timely access for busy Sacramento residents.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
After years of waiting, the Covenant House on Saturday will host a ribbon cutting event to commemorate its official opening at 27221 Tyrrell Ave.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
For more than 40 years, Todd Thompson has been tossing the equine footwear across a 40-foot-long pit to a waiting peg.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
His yearning for Ruben’s approval and fear of his own desires are so acute that, when the show flashes forward to Niall’s wedding again, one half expects to see a woman waiting at the altar.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Manchester City are top of the league again, for the first time since the opening weekend of the season, and after months of talk about Arsenal being champions in waiting.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Now the cows are waiting expectantly outside the milking parlor, where Archie is clattering about to set up the milking machine.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Some analysts are waiting to see promising yields of Intel's next-generation 14A technology, planned for 2028 or beyond.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Edelweiss Snacks extended its standby queue to corral the snaking line of hungry Disneylanders waiting to buy a Garlic Cheesy Brat, according to MiceChat.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The White House is waiting for a response from Iran before the next round of peace talks can start, Bloomberg says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Media buyers have so far held their ground, waiting to see if Disney will tamp down its pricing expectations.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Stimel says waiting for prices to go down may not be the most economical idea.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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O'Hara said those delays in January were isolated and a direct result of Operation Metro Surge's drain on local resources.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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That is what the delay was, technical difficulties.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This year, the dinner also comes amid the backdrop of major major media companies staying silent or trying to appease the administration.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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If staying put, Faulk would help get back some pass rush lost with Bradley Chubb’s departure.—
Kenny Rosarion,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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See, procrastination does pay sometimes!—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 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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Reiner, 32, is awaiting his preliminary hearing on May 29 after being charged in connection with the murders of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife, Michele Singer Reiner.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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His co-defendant and former partner, Ana María Arriagada, previously pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing, while two other defendants are set to go to trial later this year.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What made the league’s hesitation so baffling is that Clark’s rise lifts everyone around her.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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But when Niesen presented the plans to the abbot of the monastery, he was met with hesitation.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But one problem is the lingering perception that blue-collar work isn’t as elite or prestigious as white-collar work.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rain coverage will be at its peak throughout the morning, with a few lingering showers by the afternoon.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Melton channels that indecision into a physicality that feels like a child being told to sit still and smiles that increasingly don’t reach his eyes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 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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Thinly slice remaining 1 scallion on a diagonal; set aside for serving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Using Opta’s power rankings to estimate the relative difficulty of each side’s remaining games, Carlos Corberan’s Valencia have the most to fear.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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