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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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A lingering Achilles tendon injury has led Tuchel to manage his minutes carefully, but he is first choice.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Activity has in part been stoked by the run of record highs for Toronto stock indexes and a recovery in investor and business confidence, despite lingering concerns about trade between Canada and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The pickle juice lingering in a jar long after the pickles are gone.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

To notice the little things lingering in the refrigerator door.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Shawn took to lingering outside after the crew had finished for the day.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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