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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

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Can Lionel Messi, at the age of 38, settle any lingering debate about his status as the greatest player of all time by leading Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title?

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Recently, I stirred a packet into an “odds and ends” vegetable skillet assembled from whatever happened to be lingering in the refrigerator.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The average length of unemployment has been lingering near six months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Looking at my computer, I find myself lingering over a beautiful wide-angle photo of a mountain peak: giant slabs of sharp rock, brushed with snow and bathed in sunlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

I adjusted the brim of my cap, my lingering anxiety giving way to a slight discomfort at being out here in the open where anyone could see us.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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