Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sitting on
Verb
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At least the episode where Judith Light’s Delia has to confront her solitude after putting down her beloved Cavapoo.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026 -
Where are members of Gen Z putting down roots?—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The production runs for 2026 and 2027 are sold out, but future flyers can jump in the queue for the 2028 build now by slapping down a deposit of US$8,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Sitting on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sitting%20on. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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