TEMPORIZING Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

temporizing

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present participle of temporize

as in stalling

formal to avoid making a decision or giving a definite answer in order to have more time Pressured by voters on both sides of the issue, the congressmen temporized.

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Remnants of Dolly, a stalling front from the southeast that is pushing wet weather into South Florida, and a low pressure system in the Gulf pumping moisture our way, are the wack weather problems that could wash away your outside activities.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
That is why Gen AI adoption keeps stalling even in organizations where senior leaders have approved the budget, picked the platform, and announced the mandate.

— Gleb Tsipursky, Harvard Business Review, 1 Sep. 2026

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Rural leaders will probably follow the urban practice of ensuring community input – as required by Congress – before allowing tax-delaying investments by wealthy financial backers.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026
In a 2022 One Earth study of more than 47,000 people across 68 countries, researcher Kelton Minor and colleagues found that warmer nighttime temperatures shorten sleep, mostly by delaying when people fall asleep.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

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Patterson, who turns 27 on Tuesday, has experience at guard and center, and the 49ers needed a backup at both spots considering Toth’s lingering concussion symptoms.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
For Green, and the Warriors (2-0), the victory eliminated any lingering doubts about their season opener last week, a thrilling, 32-26 triple-overtime win against Newbury Park.

— Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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