Antonyms for lingeringlin·ger·ing

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1. lingering

   Slow signifies moving through a relatively short distance, or with a relatively small number of motions in a given time; slow also applies to that which is a relatively long while in beginning or accomplishing something; a watch or a clock is said to be slow when its indications are behind those of the standard time. Tardy is applied to that which is behind the proper or desired time, especially in doing a work or arriving at a place. Deliberate and dilatory are used of persons, tho the latter may be used also of things, as of a stream; a person is deliberate who takes a noticeably long time to consider and decide before acting or who acts or speaks as if he were deliberating at every point; a person is dilatory who lays aside, or puts off as long as possible, necessary or required action; both words may be applied either to undertaking or to doing. Gradual (Latin gradus, a step) signifies advancing by steps, and refers to slow but regular and sure progression. Slack refers to action that seems to indicate a lack of tension, as of muscle or of will, sluggish to action that seems as if reluctant to advance.

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   Synonyms:
   dawdling, delaying, deliberate, dilatory, drowsy, dull, gradual, inactive, inert, moderate, procrastinating, slack, slow, sluggish, tardy

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1. tarriance, lingeringnoun

   the act of tarrying

   Synonyms:
   tarriance

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1. lingeringadjective

   Synonyms:
   protracted

How to use lingering in a sentence?

1. William Jackson:

   This (bearish sentiment) seems to be due to lingering concerns over the weakness in China - yesterday we had a weaker-than-expected PMI reading and that caused some wobbles in the market, that impacts other Asian economies.

2. Frederic Neumann:

   There are still lingering risks but the risks are probably manageable. Even though global growth is disappointing, businesses are more optimistic because they see moves toward structural reforms.

3. President Barack Obama on Friday:

   The fact that she has now been lingering in this limbo for longer than the five previous attorney general nominees combined makes no sense.

4. Giacomo Puccini:

   How the stars shone. How sweet the earth smelled. The orchard gate creaked, and a footstep pressed on the sand. And she entered, fragrant as a flower, and fell into my arms. Oh, sweet kisses, lingering caresses. Slowly, trembling, I gazed upon her beauty. Now my dream of true love is lost forever. My last hour has flown, and I die, hopeless, and never have I loved life more.”

5. Nicole Hardy:

   I still see people going into quarantine every week, and I still know there are people that are getting sick. ... So it’s like there’s still a lingering concern, but I would say overwhelmingly people are prioritizing socializing right now.

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