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
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 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
The Dark Carnival event has finally launched in Dota 2, after months of speculation and waiting.
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Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
These teams aren't waiting to feel each other out.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
At one point the automaker had customers waiting anywhere from 40 to 50 days for their vehicles to even get into a shop for repairs.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Private equity has been sitting on the sidelines, waiting to see who emerges.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 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.
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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.
—
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
Instead of waiting until your breaking point to book a trip, start a travel fund and plan ahead.
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Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
26 June 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.
—
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.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The Dark Carnival event has finally launched in Dota 2, after months of speculation and waiting.
—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
These teams aren't waiting to feel each other out.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
At one point the automaker had customers waiting anywhere from 40 to 50 days for their vehicles to even get into a shop for repairs.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
18 June 2026
Private equity has been sitting on the sidelines, waiting to see who emerges.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
Noun
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Earlier, near the Simon Bolivar International Airport — an area also heavily impacted by the quakes — residents complained of delays in resuming rescue operations.
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After having seen clients with months of delays, recently Akimoto has some clients who filed to renew their DACA protection in April and May and got their approvals within six weeks.
Verb
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There was an email about Nuno staying, then constant emails about renewing.
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This led to a series of legal challenges, with a federal judge ultimately staying the termination of TPS for Somalia in March, citing ongoing warfare and violence.
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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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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