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killing time

VERB

waste time

Synonyms

WEAK

amuse oneself consume time fritter away time have leisure idle away time pass the time sit on one's hands summer while away the time

Example Sentences

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LeBLANC boutique – I was happily surprised when I walked past the LeBLANC boutique in Prince Rupert while just killing time, and I saw a big sign in front indicating they carried plus sizes.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

We’re just killing time until next summer’s all-star “Avengers: Doomsday.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Mario Garcia and son-in-law Nivardo De La Torre had been killing time while waiting for their wives, police say.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

This means you’re going to need something to listen to while killing time in the terminal.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023

"I always found the worst part of fighting was those long afternoons, just waiting and killing time."

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte