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Synonyms for linger

hang on

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stay

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Synonyms for linger

to stop temporarily and remain, as if reluctant to leave

to continue to be in a place

to go or move slowly so that progress is hindered

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Synonyms for linger

remain present although waning or gradually dying

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leave slowly and hesitantly

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move to and fro

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Although the study found two types of bacteria lingered on surfaces in a daycare center, it did not show that any infections resulted among humans.
LINGERED I preferred the syrupy, fullbodied red, which blended rich, dark fruit flavours from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot grapes that lingered long on the palate.
Even though their memories of the films quickly faded, the patients' feelings of happiness and sadness associated with the movies lingered for up to 30 minutes.
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At the outset of trading, selling gained the upper hand as investors worked to secure quick gains after the Nikkei rose nearly 400 points the previous day and worries about sluggish Japanese corporate earnings reports lingered, brokers said.