as in to stay
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly
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as in delay
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
there was a long wait for the manager to come and help us
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Recent Examples of wait
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The couple waited until Vale’s arrival to choose her moniker.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
David Nath, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
High travel volumes can be mitigated with TSA PreCheck, Pekoske said, which generally includes wait times under 10 minutes, faster check point screening and other conveniences like getting to keep shoes and belts on.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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This is the news Suits fans have been waiting for — the star of the hit legal drama will appear on the upcoming NBC spinoff, Suits LA.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The couple waited until Vale’s arrival to choose her moniker.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Most online immigration tools so far have been rudimentary, and that’s often left legal immigrants complaining of long wait times, contradictory instructions, and a web presence that doesn't help with things like green card renewal or family petitions.
—David Nath, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
High travel volumes can be mitigated with TSA PreCheck, Pekoske said, which generally includes wait times under 10 minutes, faster check point screening and other conveniences like getting to keep shoes and belts on.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait
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Next week: Mountain Vista vs. Fairview, TBA No. 7 Fairview beat No. 10 Chatfield, 42-15: Sophomore QB Ki Ellison threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, and Fairview (11-0) claimed its first playoff victory in five years to stay unbeaten on the season.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Microdosing a new trend to provide a very low dosage to take off the edge but to stay focused.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The latest: Travelers heading out of the airport should expect delays on North Harbor Drive near West Laurel Street/Anchor Island this week.Kate Murphy, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Nvidia previously faced production and shipping delays for Blackwell due to a design flaw, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said in October, after media reports surfaced in August.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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The unconscious mind lingers on the problem even after people have used strategies to quiet the fear by pushing it from awareness.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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This cough can linger for a month or more, unlike most viral infections that resolve faster.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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First Court Appearance and Detention Yener appeared in court on Wednesday afternoon, where he was formally charged and ordered detained while awaiting trial.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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He is currently being held at the MDC Brooklyn and awaiting trial.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nonetheless, high prices remain a concern, with consumers saying lower prices was their top wish for the new year.Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Yet players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal remain in peak form.Klaus Kleinfeld, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Wait.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wait. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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