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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

temporize

/ˈtɛmpəraɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does temporize mean?

verb

to delay or put off something, especially by making excuses or pretending to be busy; to gain time by delaying or procrastinating.

Example

"She tried to temporize by saying she was busy, but her colleagues saw through her excuse."

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