as in residual
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The area is still feeling the lingering effects of the hurricane. There are lingering questions about the extent of his involvement in the crime.
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as in delaying
to move or act slowly
since they were charging by the hour, the house painters lingered in finishing up their work
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Recent Examples of lingering
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Mark Morales, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The lingering fear of Jerry's wrath?
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Forecasts were mixed this year, with some optimistic, but others had lingering concerns about consumer sentiment, massive investments in artificial intelligence and trade deficits.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Head coach Jordi Fernández said the limitation was related to travel rather than any lingering physical issue.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some of the lingering questions include why ICE was there in the first place.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
After lathering the grainy texture on to her skin, our tester Tiffany could still smell the soap lingering two hours later.
—Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Individually, too, there are some lingering concerns about the efficacy of Nix’s front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.
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Ultimately, however, the lingering impact of being dragged last summer is known only to the officer – who is said to be experienced, with more than 10 years of service as an ICE deportation officer, according to DHS.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingering
Adjective
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The team examined atomic spacing within the alloy, using HIDRA diffraction data to find how residual stresses distort the material’s crystallographic planes.—
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Back then, Lionsgate was also rumored to be a potential acquirer but instead, in 2023, the two inked a library sale, with STX retaining most of the residual rights to remakes and sequels, and a marketing and distribution pact for STX theatrical releases in North America.—
Verb
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Since oxygen is the culprit, the trick to delaying the browning process is to shield the flesh from oxygen exposure.—
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But a weaker-than-expected first quarterly earnings report in September was followed a week later by a testing explosion that destroyed a rocket stage — delaying an upcoming launch — and sent the company’s stock plummeting to about $20.—
Adjective
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That adds up to lasting and positive changes in your health, says Zumpano.—
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But our post featuring a turnaround in Estee Lauder (EL) was even more opportunistic and memorable in that that stock staged a lasting bullish reversal following a strong counter-trend setup in an environment characterized by persistent weakness in the broader consumer staples sector.—
Verb
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Kerra, the dog referenced in the video, had developed a grapefruit-sized mass on her breast tissue that was dragging on the ground and causing significant discomfort.—
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That takes nothing away, though, from the epic job Herbert did dragging the Chargers through the second half of the season.—
Verb
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Tonight, after poking the bear, this bear roared.—
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There are also dual Akrapvoic exhausts poking out the rear, framed by slim taillights.—
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Now, Letts has brought Coon back to Broadway with the Main Stem debut of his 1996 play Bug, a skin-crawling portrayal of people on the fringes.—
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Here, there's a skin-crawling effect to watching the story unfold onstage.—
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Grow as a creeping vine or along a trellis.—
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What’s that warmth creeping over you?—
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“Lingering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingering. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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