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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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Lingering on the chopping block is no fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Lingering inflation could discourage the Fed from cutting its key U.S. interest rate in December for the third meeting in a row.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

Lingering doubts about Merck’s experimental heart pill pretty much vanished Sunday, when the drugmaker showed it cut levels of harmful LDL cholesterol as effectively as today’s injectable drugs.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Lingering nerves aside, Lenker has been doing this long enough that she doesn’t doubt the band’s ability to leap into the next level.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2025

Lingering echo from a remote world of harmony!

From The Invisible Lodge by Jean Paul

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