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dwelling on

VERB

linger over; be engrossed in

Synonyms

WEAK

consider continue elaborate emphasize expatiate harp on involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

forget ignore miss pass

VERB

linger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emphasize harp on

WEAK

consider continue dwell upon elaborate expatiate involve oneself tarry over

Antonyms

WEAK

dismiss disregard forget ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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Still, the Mediterranean-style mansion is now the most expensive dwelling on the market in Greenwich, where the second-priciest home is listed for less than half the amount Kathie is asking for her 2.9-acre property.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Gjoshe meanwhile is determined to remain upbeat, rather than dwelling on the cruel twist of fate that has disrupted his footballing career.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Most of their songs are about things to eat, but dwelling on it leaves a bad taste in the band members’ mouths.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Unlike so many retellings of famous assassinations, attempted or otherwise, Harron’s movie gets to the heart of its subject’s discontent without dwelling on dramatizations of Solanas’ fragile psyche.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Ashima is outraged by the remark, dwelling on it all day.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri