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

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Still, this could reverse if hiring slows or jobs face the axe due to lingering uncertainty, while the ECB already expects wage growth to cool this year.

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

“The ‘teflon market’ has proved resilient despite lingering concerns, driven by strong corporate profits,” Lerner said.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Will stared at me for an uncomfortable few seconds before he and our lingering teammates went out.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan