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as in to wait
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
upon seeing the sun beginning to sink in the sky, we realized we had tarried too long on the summit of the mountain
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as in to linger
to move or act slowly
the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not
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as in to stay
to reside as a temporary guest
he tarried with us all summer, sleeping on the screened-in porch most nights
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Recent Examples of tarry
Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 1 Sep. 2020
Ingestion of sago palm leaves, seeds or other plant parts causes liver failure, usually signaled by drooling, vomiting, diarrhea or a tarry black stool, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy and jaundice.
—Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 14 Mar. 2018
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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There was still much reason to pray after Jan. 1, 1863, and so tarrying in prayer on New Year’s Eve became an annual tradition.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Often, Petite Sirah produces a wine that is too tarry, too dense, too chewy.
—Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, 1 Sep. 2020
Ingestion of sago palm leaves, seeds or other plant parts causes liver failure, usually signaled by drooling, vomiting, diarrhea or a tarry black stool, depression, appetite loss, abdominal pain, lethargy and jaundice.
—Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 14 Mar. 2018
Adjective
America grew up with these boys and tarried with them through light and dark times.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Read More: 10 New Year's Traditions From Across the Globe
There was still much reason to pray after Jan. 1, 1863, and so tarrying in prayer on New Year’s Eve became an annual tradition.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarry
Noun
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The standard six-week postpartum visit is too late to identify emerging issues, let alone intervene.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
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Rihanna's sultry suit look is just the latest in a string of bump-revealing ensembles, following a custom Chanel look for the Smurfs premiere in Brussels on June 28 and a white two-piece outfit during another visit to Giorgio Baldi last weekend.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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While institutions might like the strategic positioning in India’s burgeoning aviation market, retail investors are perhaps waiting to come in at a lower price.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Do lingering questions about this biotechnology disqualify it?—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Yet these employment cuts can have devastating consequences on workers and cause lingering damage to the labor market at large.—
Omeed Maghzian,
Harvard Business Review,
21 July 2025
Verb
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How to stay cool during a heat wave When the temperatures climb, the Ohio Department of Health has some advice on how to stay safe and cool.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Here's a look at what Tennesseans can expect weather-wise, who is expected to see the highest temperatures and just how to stay safe as temperatures soar.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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For fans of the latter, Chablis is an ultimate pairing due to its medium body that stands up to the viscous butter with a flinty finish that accentuates the lobster’s salinity.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Mollusk mucus is known to be five times more viscous than water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
Verb
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
Verb
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To understand why, consider what businesses stand to lose by delaying automation.—
Laurent Charpentier,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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No rain should delay either the sprint race or qualifying, but race day is a different story.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Soon after, a survey found a new gelatinous ball of fresh eggs near the microphone that recorded it.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Pineapple chunks, maraschino, and coconut are suspended in a slightly gelatinous, condensed milk filling.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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“Tarry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarry. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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