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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 in places like Miami, Tampa, Houston and San Antonio, many homes are lingering for much longer, according to Zillow.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

This relationship suggests the seals may be repaying a lingering oxygen debt accumulated during diving and hunting trips.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Any lingering doubts that Richard Milhous Nixon is totally rehabilitated were put to rest, even to sleep, last Thursday at the Houston Grand Opera.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Showers will ease for most, although over the highest Munros any lingering showers may fall as snow.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I paint anyway, because I'm running out of time, and because I'm painting the girl today, lingering in the shadows.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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