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Today’s word is procrastinate, spelled p-r-o-c-r-a-s-t-i-n-a-t-e.

procrastinate /prəˈkræstəneɪt/ verb [intransitive]

to keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring SYN put off

I know I've got to deal with the problem at some point - I'm just procrastinating.

When it comes to housework, I tend to procrastinate.

People often procrastinate when it comes to paperwork.

He procrastinated and missed the submission deadline.

He told her to stop procrastinating and get to work.

Then remind them that the immediate instinct to procrastinate and play video games will make life miserable later.

— Brian Platzer, The Atlantic, "Don’t Help Your Kids With Homework," 2 Mar. 2021

There are several reasons why taxes aren’t something to procrastinate about until the last minute.

— Erik Carter, Forbes, "3 Common Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make This Tax Season," 1 Mar. 2021

For anyone with a tendency to procrastinate, the final days before Christmas are often a mad dash to finish up holiday shopping.

— Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "Print a Custom Photo Calendar at Walgreens for a Speedy Last-Minute Gift," 22 Dec. 2020

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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