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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Scientists with the Double Chooz collaboration have now measured this lingering antineutrino emission for the first time.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Concerns about Federal Reserve independence and the likely return on massive artificial-intelligence investments are lingering in the background.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

Any lingering hope disappeared entirely a couple of balls later when Walter - who made 44 not out off 28 balls - twice hammered Abrar for six down the ground.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

I assure you this is less about sisterly solidarity or my lingering affection for “Ted Lasso” or even a love of soccer – er, football.

From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2026

The drumming that had been lingering in the back of my head all day began to grow louder.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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