FILIBUSTERS Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

filibusters

verb

present tense third-person singular of filibuster

as in temporizes

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Basically, the company procrastinates, to the temporary benefit of the speed-obsessives among us.

— Dwight Silverman, Houston Chronicle, 10 Jan. 2026

Definition of procrastinates

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Their enduring presence in literary and philosophical discussions speaks to the core function of the humanities—to explore, question, and better understand the forces that define our existence.

— Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026
The extensive use of cherrywood, renowned for its durable patina, speaks to Lucas’s desire to build a place that will outlive him.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of speaks

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Unexcused absences in three consecutive elections freeze tax IDs, block nonvoters from applying to state jobs, hinders loans from state banks, and delays the issuance of passports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
One medium-sized apple has 4 grams of fiber, including soluble fiber, which delays sugar absorption into the bloodstream.

— Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of delays

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But Koreeda dawdles over all that without ever finding much dramatic nuance, making for a dullish midsection.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
But while the new movie dawdles on its way to Toxie’s origins, then rushes toward a finale with a lurching rhythm that verges on calculated ineptitude, its spirit never feels inauthentic.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025

Definition of dawdles

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Moore still talks to Petersen somewhat regularly, such as during the offseason and before the Apple Cup game against Washington earlier this season — Moore’s Cougars lost 24-10.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

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