delay
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Current medications do not cure the disease, but rather -- at most -- delay its progression by several months.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
If you delay claiming beyond FRA, your benefit would increase by approximately 8% per year until age 70.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Voila, Ms. Bass brokered a compromise with her progressive City Council to delay the $30 an hour minimum by two years and phase in increases more slowly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The effects of the war had forced the IMF to delay its timeline for US inflation returning to the Federal Reserve's two-percent target to late 2027, from a previous expectation of mid-2027, she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“Were it not for the annoyance resulting from the delay, everything else was going favorably,” said Rondon.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing delay
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Greetings, World Traveler! — List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Building Design and Construction Handbook," Vocabulary from Section 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
