waiting on

phrase

variants also waiting upon
present participle of wait on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting on
looking after
Phrase
  • As a survivor of gun violence, Hardy will have plenty looking after his physical fitness, particularly as a premier player at an SEC football program.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As for whether the notoriety felt scary or overwhelming at any point, Cooper credited his mom for looking after him.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Waiting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting%20on. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster