9
lingering(noun, verb, adjective, check, delay)
7
loitering(noun, verb, adjective, check, delay)
6
delay(noun, check, stay, hindrance, obstacle)
6
waiting(verb, remaining)
5
dallying(verb, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
5
delaying(verb, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
5
lagging(verb, slow, remiss, tardy)
5
remaining(verb, adjective, remaining, abiding)
4
dawdling(noun, verb, check, delay, stay)
4
dilatory(adjective, slow, remiss, tardy, remaining)
4
persisting(verb, remaining, abiding)
4
staying(verb, remaining)
3
lasting(verb, adjective, remaining, abiding)
3
loafing
3
lolling
3
lounging
3
procrastinating(adjective, slow, late, remiss, tardy)
3
tarriance
2
awaiting
2
continuing(verb, abiding)
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