Synonyms of waited

waited

verb

past tense of wait

as in stayed

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something

please wait here, and we'll seat you shortly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stayed
• lingered
• awaited
• remained
• held on
• bode
• sat tight
• expected
• held one's breath
• bided one's time
• hung around
• cooled one's heels
• tarried
• stuck around
• anticipated
• stood by
• watched (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of waited

Trustee Thomas, on the other hand, said Mansfield had too often waited too long to respond to challenges affecting the school district. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026

Some even waited outside Djokovic’s hotel for hours after his late-night matches. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Eli Nirenberg of Munster was attending school in Israel on October 7, 2023, while his father, Michael Nirenberg, nervously waited for word on his welfare. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Among Georgia inmates executed since his original sentence, none waited nearly as long as Presnell has. — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Braves manager Walt Weiss waited to finalize Wednesday night's lineup until having an opportunity for Acuña to test the knee in pregame warmups. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Instead of calling 911, Siedlecki went on social media while her husband waited nearly 45 minutes before contacting a friend for help, according to the DA’s Office. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

A little less than 18 months ago, Ukraine carried out a sneak drone attack in which forces smuggled them into Russian territory and waited until the truck that was unknowingly carrying them got close to Russian bases. — Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Some troops were sent to barracks instead of hospitalized in Germany, then waited weeks or months for diagnoses and specialized treatment after returning to the United States. — Julie Watson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026