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Procrastinate

Description:

Procrastinate is a verb that refers to the act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions that require attention, usually by indulging in less important or more enjoyable activities instead.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Deliberately delay or defer tasks

Example Sentence 1: Don't procrastinate your homework until the last minute; it will only add unnecessary stress.

Example Sentence 2: Despite knowing the importance of the project, he continued to procrastinate and struggled to meet the deadline.

Sense 2: Engage in pleasurable distractions

Example Sentence 1: I often find myself procrastinating by scrolling through social media instead of doing productive work.

Example Sentence 2: Even though the presentation was due, she decided to procrastinate by watching her favorite TV show.

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