as in delay
a state, a habit, or an instance of being slow or late about doing something that should be done
Though she has a tendency towards procrastination, she never fails to turn in her papers on time.
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Noun
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She's had months to do ANYTHING real and all she's done is delay and cover for elite p*dos.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025 -
After several delays and the project going on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, the mural got underway and now her dream has come true.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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When the neurons were turned on artificially, the mice reacted with fear and avoidance, even when no pain was actually present.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
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Instead of avoiding a task, face the core of your worry, reframe the negative thoughts that fuel your avoidance and get back to the task with intention.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With so many issues still up in the air, though — including the missing permits and the uncertainty around what capacity the ground can open at — Barca have not been able to start any ticket sales for matches.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite the downturn and uncertainty about the future, linear networks continue to throw off significant cash with a sheer tonnage of content that continues to support the overall ecosystem.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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“Procrastination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procrastination. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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