as in stayed
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 waited
Andrej Stojaković’s putback attempt rolled around the rim before coming to a dead stop on the back of the basket as everyone in the massive football stadium held their breath and waited for gravity to make a call.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the only star whose show wasn’t choreographed waited.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The David family from Fruitland — consisting of dad Ryan, mom Evelyn and daughters Kairi (15) and Rivkkah (13) — had waited for 20 minutes and were about halfway through the line that snaked from the shop door and trailed back nearly to the entry gate.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
SkyCal was overhead as a large group of people waited at the end of the pier while law enforcement personnel swept the pier.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In many cases, migrants from around the world had waited months in Mexico for their turn to speak with border agents after securing appointments through the app.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Kenny-Velasquez agreed to regularly check in with immigration officials and waited four years for her asylum case to be heard.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee wasn’t overly aggressive, as hitters waited patiently for Avila to find the strike zone.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Before the game, which was a rematch of last year's title game, Auriemma stood at midcourt and waited to shake hands with Staley.
—Reid Laymance, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the only star whose show wasn’t choreographed waited.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The David family from Fruitland — consisting of dad Ryan, mom Evelyn and daughters Kairi (15) and Rivkkah (13) — had waited for 20 minutes and were about halfway through the line that snaked from the shop door and trailed back nearly to the entry gate.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
SkyCal was overhead as a large group of people waited at the end of the pier while law enforcement personnel swept the pier.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In many cases, migrants from around the world had waited months in Mexico for their turn to speak with border agents after securing appointments through the app.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Kenny-Velasquez agreed to regularly check in with immigration officials and waited four years for her asylum case to be heard.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Milwaukee wasn’t overly aggressive, as hitters waited patiently for Avila to find the strike zone.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Before the game, which was a rematch of last year's title game, Auriemma stood at midcourt and waited to shake hands with Staley.
—Reid Laymance, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waited
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The seams on Seacrest's bottoms may have consistently ripped, but his friendship with Ripa has stayed intact over the years.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Quiala stayed connected to Arts & Ideas as an advisor last year but is no longer serving in that capacity.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The process of getting back to ace form lingered through the first half of the Miami Marlins’ 2025 season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Strong high atmospheric pressure, which typically doesn’t form with as much strength until late spring or early summer, lingered for a large part of the month, bringing lots of sunshine, consistently above-average temperatures and very little rainfall.—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then pulled me down a hall and past three large locked doors where four guards awaited.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eagerly awaited in the city, the first Italian property from Corinthia has opted for classic hospitality, emphasising comfort and discretion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Waited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waited. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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