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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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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

He said he doesn’t allow himself the luxury of dwelling on mistakes while still in the job.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Douglas, 81, and Zeta-Jones, 56, first put their sprawling New York dwelling on the market in June 2024, less than five years after buying the historical property for just $4.5 million.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Instead of dwelling on his mistake, he used it to focus and bring more energy and clarity to what he was doing.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Reverend Wright's feelings were hurt, Barack said, but he also seemed to understand the stakes, leading us to believe that he'd be supportive without dwelling on his disappointment.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama