Synonyms for delaying
de·lay·ing

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1. delaying

   Slow signifies moving through a relatively short distance, or with a relatively small number of motions in a given time; slow also applies to that which is a relatively long while in beginning or accomplishing something; a watch or a clock is said to be slow when its indications are behind those of the standard time. Tardy is applied to that which is behind the proper or desired time, especially in doing a work or arriving at a place. Deliberate and dilatory are used of persons, tho the latter may be used also of things, as of a stream; a person is deliberate who takes a noticeably long time to consider and decide before acting or who acts or speaks as if he were deliberating at every point; a person is dilatory who lays aside, or puts off as long as possible, necessary or required action; both words may be applied either to undertaking or to doing. Gradual (Latin gradus, a step) signifies advancing by steps, and refers to slow but regular and sure progression. Slack refers to action that seems to indicate a lack of tension, as of muscle or of will, sluggish to action that seems as if reluctant to advance.

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   Synonyms:
   dawdling, deliberate, dilatory, drowsy, dull, gradual, inactive, inert, lingering, moderate, procrastinating, slack, slow, sluggish, tardy

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1. List of paraphrases for "delaying":

   delay, retarding, postponing, dilatory, postponement, postponed, postpone, procrastination, deferring, delayed

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1. Mike Pompeo:

   Delaying this shipment could cause degraded systems and a lack of necessary parts and maintenance that could create severe airworthiness and interoperability concerns for our key partners, during a time of increasing regional volatility, these national security concerns have been exacerbated by many months of Congressional delay in addressing these critical requirements, and have called into doubt our reliability as a provider of defense capabilities, opening opportunities for State Mike Pompeo to exploit.

2. Eric Bolling.But on Monday:

   I recognize this segment does need to be reworked to provide better context, and as such Judy Mikovits are delaying the airing of the episode for one week, let me also add that I have immense respect for Dr. Anthony Fauci and recognize Anthony Fauci as the leading expert on this topic. For the past two months, I have consistently pursued the opportunity to bring Dr. Fauci on air so that he may provide critical information to the public about the virus. The invitation stands.

3. Nick Merrill:

   She did not send nor receive any emails that were marked classified at the time, we want to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed as these emails are reviewed while not unduly delaying the release of her emails. We want that to happen as quickly and as transparently as possible.

4. Victor Shih:

   Because local officials and factories know that they would be punished severely by The Chinese government for allowing new infections to spread, they have played The Chinese government safe by delaying the resumption of [ real ] economic activities.

5. Chief Financial Officer Nicolas Peter:

   In light of the current situation, we will be delaying a number of projects, like the plant in Hungary. Other projects will be carefully reconsidered.