DILLYDALLIED Synonyms: 150 Similar and Opposite Words

dillydallied

verb

past tense of dillydally

as in delayed

to move or act slowly don't dillydally on the way to the store

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as in hacked (around)

to spend time doing nothing restaurant employees who, during the slow periods, would rather be doing something instead of just dillydallying

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But technical and regulatory hurdles repeatedly delayed certification of the largest version of Boeing's bestselling 737 family.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Results were delayed after late openings forced more than 100 polling stations to extend voting hours Monday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of delayed

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Under current rules, decisions from either the City Council or Planning Department can get kicked back and forth indefinitely.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
In one such report, a single tear-gas cannister kicked back was recorded as forty-four assaults.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of kicked back

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Don’t get too warm, though Although staying warm is essential — things like fingers don’t work as efficiently when chilled — don’t overdo it.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
During the hearing, ABC’s attorney, Beth Wilkinson, told the judge that urgent action is needed because the regulatory threats have chilled the network’s speech.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of chilled

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The canal sparkled gray-green in the sunlight and on the opposite bank, people walked their dogs and relaxed on benches along 365’s esplanade.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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With Rose unavailable, sophomore quarterback Gabriel Webster played in district games against Azle, Denton and Sherman.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Armstrong led the Chiefs in receiving yards in the preseason, so he’s played against NFL competition.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

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