TARRYING Synonyms: 208 Similar and Opposite Words

tarrying 1 of 2

adjective

as in lingering

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verb

present participle of tarry

as in waiting

to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time upon seeing the sun beginning to sink in the sky, we realized we had tarried too long on the summit of the mountain

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as in delaying

to move or act slowly the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not

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as in staying

to reside as a temporary guest he tarried with us all summer, sleeping on the screened-in porch most nights

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Adjective

No more distractions, no more lingering questions, just a baller who loves this sport and continues to level up.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Although the treatment significantly reduced the cancer, follow-up exams showed lingering traces of the disease.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of lingering

Verb

In that unlikely scenario, the project with LINXS could be terminated and Los Angeles World Airports, which manages LAX, would have to find a new contractor, further delaying the train’s future.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Tampa politicians will likely celebrate by delaying a vote on the Rays’ proposed new stadium by another few months.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of delaying

Verb

While staying mum about what went down earlier today and acknowledging the harsh calendar, Zbur — a lawyer in a past life — offered optimism that the legislative tax credits snafu could be fixed in the next week.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Inspired by one of the sweaters Monroe wore in her final photo shoot, slip into this beauty to feel glamorous while staying warm.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of staying

Verb

Two of the remaining 11 managers, Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi, weren’t in charge of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at the turn of the year.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
For the first time since the Second World War, wealthy Americans watched their tax rates plunge, unleashing a genie that, in time, would shake loose any remaining restrictions on American oligarchs’ wealth.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

Main Street pain Meanwhile, Treasury yields are dragging on Main Street.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Enes Kanter Freedom turned Angel Reese's latest crunch-time miss into fresh ammo Sunday, roasting the Atlanta Dream star while somehow dragging Paul George into his ongoing WNBA campaign.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dragging

Verb

These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Angel David Flores Trevino, who was visiting from Mexico, was riding in a vehicle with his mother, aunt and cousin on June 18, 2022, when Prince David Matt pulled alongside their vehicle and opened fire, according to prosecutors.

— City News Service, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

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