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lingering

ADJECTIVE

chronic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding constant continuing deep-rooted deep-seated enduring ever-present ingrained lasting lifelong persistent protracted recurrent recurring stubborn

STRONG

confirmed fixed incurable obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled sustained

WEAK

ceaseless continual continuous habitual inborn inbred ineradicable inveterate long-lived long-standing tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ending ephemeral fleeting short-lived superficial temporary transient yielding

STRONG

indefinite

Example Sentences

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But Rodgers is still being weighed down by one reminder of his time with the Packers: the Wisconsin property that he purchased in 2015, which has been lingering on the market for six months now.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“For now, the market looks caught between short-term nerves over renewed hostilities and a lingering hope that both sides still have enough incentive to get energy flows moving,” he added.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Researchers found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in people experiencing lingering symptoms after COVID-19 infection.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The post-viral issues have continued to have lingering effects and she was struggling with a cough in Paris.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

His kiss before he left was quick, not the usual lingering press of lips, and that too she held against him.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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