61 entries under idle topic. ×

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delay(noun, verb, stop, break, end)
29
stay(noun, verb, stop, close, end)
26
linger(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
25
tarry(verb, stop, settle, halt, delay)
22
stop(noun, verb, calm, break, dull)
20
remain(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
15
loiter(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
12
bide(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
10
abide(verb, stop, delay, continue, stay)
9
hang around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, delay)
9
hesitate(verb, stop, delay, stay, rest)
8
dawdle(verb, delay, stay, rest)
8
stick around(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, settle)
7
dally(verb, stop, settle, delay, continue)
7
hang on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, delay, stay)
7
stand(noun, verb, stop, delay, continue)
5
lag(noun, verb, stop, check, settle)
4
continue(verb, stop, delay, stay, endure)
4
endure(verb, stop, delay, continue, stay)
4
falter(verb, delay, stay, remain)
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