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 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
  • Enjoy perpetually clear skies and a sense of impending doom while looking after Cerberus.
    Brandon Follick, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
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“Waiting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting%20on. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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