procrastinate

verb as in delay, put off doing

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dally, drag, lag, linger, loiter, pause, prolong, protract, stall, stay, tarry, temporize, wait

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be dilatory, defer, drag one's feet, give the runaround, goldbrick, hang fire, hold off, let slide, play a waiting game, play for time, postpone, shilly-shally, suspend

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I left late because I was procrastinating, and then, thanks to L.A. traffic, got there at 5:45 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Am I just procrastinating here in making a prediction?

From Los Angeles Times

The Trump-appointed judge has been criticized for indulging nearly every request Trump's lawyers have made, no matter how far-fetched, and procrastinating on decisions for months.

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Financial stress during tax season can manifest in different ways, whether that’s procrastinating on your tax return until the last minute or experiencing intense stress about filing incorrectly.

From Seattle Times

But I do know I procrastinate and hold onto things which are left over from how I was for 30 years.

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