wait
verb (used without object)
to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens (often followed by for, till, oruntil ).
is waiting
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present progressiveof wait (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He also expressed worries that a possible AI credit event is waiting in the wings to hit stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
“We have tremendous amounts of crime and we have a lack of infrastructure. Everyone is waiting for something to happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The metal we stopped making is waiting in the sea, right where we left it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Largo's mother said that "at home, her 12-year-old son is waiting for her".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Widget is waiting for them, holding a black paper bag and watching the vibrant white flames.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
