as in delay
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as in staying
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
Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Typically containers can be loaded directly from ships onto trucks, but they are also often stacked on port grounds waiting to be picked up and moved.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Following the debut of the Apple Silicon M4 in March’s iPad Pro, the Mac community have been waiting for their moment in the sun.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In executing all of the above, leaders can be more equipped to unlock their team members’ untapped potential that is waiting to be discovered.
—Richard Huffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The system also now provides an option for some callers to receive a call back instead of waiting.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
There were ships anchored offshore waiting to come into ports from Maine to Texas, in order to load and unload goods.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
There are currently 24 ships at anchor waiting to get into the Port of New York and New Jersey to unload as of Friday morning.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The 2022 vibe would do very nicely as the schedule will follow the same pattern with the Black Caps waiting to greet England afterwards for two Tests back at the Basin Reserve and then Hamilton.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
Think twice before hitchhiking Think twice before trying to catch a ride by waiting on the side of the road in Minnesota.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Typically containers can be loaded directly from ships onto trucks, but they are also often stacked on port grounds waiting to be picked up and moved.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Following the debut of the Apple Silicon M4 in March’s iPad Pro, the Mac community have been waiting for their moment in the sun.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In executing all of the above, leaders can be more equipped to unlock their team members’ untapped potential that is waiting to be discovered.
—Richard Huffman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The system also now provides an option for some callers to receive a call back instead of waiting.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
There were ships anchored offshore waiting to come into ports from Maine to Texas, in order to load and unload goods.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
There are currently 24 ships at anchor waiting to get into the Port of New York and New Jersey to unload as of Friday morning.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The 2022 vibe would do very nicely as the schedule will follow the same pattern with the Black Caps waiting to greet England afterwards for two Tests back at the Basin Reserve and then Hamilton.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waiting
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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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To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The lines get blurred once the Russian mob gets involved and the duo need to figure out a way to keep their hustle going while staying alive.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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Ver, 45, is awaiting a Spanish judge’s decision on whether he must be extradited to America after his April arrest in Barcelona while attending a crypto conference.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company is awaiting further guidance from the FDA.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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While the women are coming in oozing with persona and charisma, there is still a sense of hesitation in trying to mark their territory.Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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In new partnerships, there’s often a sense of hesitation as both sides gauge each other’s commitment.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The scene includes a lingering shot of Whiting’s bare buttocks and a glimpse of Hussey’s naked breasts.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Some of her reserve is, no doubt, a lingering effect of her confirmation process.Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Two-minute magic Having a deadline stops indecision in its tracks.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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There’s also the charming indecision, the earnest desire to weigh all options against each other and seeing every side so that the only logical conclusion is to be mired in a well-meaning state of paralysis — which, in another dialect, translates to spineless lack of resolve and commitment phobia.Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
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Stir together butter and remaining 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper in a small bowl; brush half of the butter mixture over roll bottoms.Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Since its release in June, Love & Whiskey has captivated readers, debuting as an instant New York Times best-seller and remaining on the list for two consecutive months.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Waiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waiting. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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