Synonyms for Waiting
ˈweɪ tɪŋwait·ing

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1. wait, waitingadjective

   the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

   "the wait was an ordeal for him"

   Synonyms:
   waiting, postponement, wait, time lag, hold, delay

   Antonyms:
   unready

2. waiting, ready and waiting(p)adjective

   being and remaining ready and available for use

   "waiting cars and limousines lined the curb"; "found her mother waiting for them"; "an impressive array of food ready and waiting for the guests"; "military forces ready and waiting"

   Antonyms:
   unready

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   Submitted by rinat on August 28, 2019  

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1. waitingnoun

   Synonyms:
   staying, delaying, tarrying

2. waitingnoun

   Synonyms:
   expectation, abeyance

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1. waitingnoun

   Synonyms:
   tarrying, lingering, delay, abeyance, suspension, quiescence

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1. List of paraphrases for "waiting":

   sufferance, wait, awaiting, suspense, standby, pending, expecting, homeawaiting, expectation, queuing, hoped, expected, meantime, awaits, retest, hoping, anticipation, hold

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How to use Waiting in a sentence?

1. Amy Klobuchar:

   Do something, Senator McConnell. America is done waiting for you.

2. Daniel Jacobs:

   This is the opportunity I have been waiting for. The opportunity to achieve greatness inside the ring, i have always believed I can beat Canelo, and on May 4 ... I will get my chance to play it out.

3. Adam Gadahn:

   America is absolutely awash with easily obtainable firearms, you can go down to a gun show at the local convention center and come away with a fully automatic assault rifle without a background check and most likely without having to show an identification card. So what are you waiting for?

4. Albert Bourla:

   There is tremendous value compared to if you have only one or if you don't have any. Tremendous value. It might not be enough on itself, but we are waiting to see.

5. Russ Crupi:

   It just kind of sucks waiting. I mean, I know it’s close down that way.