go stale
idiom
1
of a food
: to become no longer fresh
The bread went stale.
2
: to become dull or predictable
Their relationship went stale.
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Opened bags of foods like pancake mix, cookies, and snacks can attract pests and go stale more quickly.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
But while pains de garde can be eaten all week long, baguettes go stale quickly, leading to significant waste in French households.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The main drawback is texture, as frozen bread may go stale faster or lose some freshness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Cost Of Drift And Delay Like food, data can go stale.
—Abhesh Kumar, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Home listings can go stale due to factors like overpricing, timing, location or cosmetic upgrades.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
But while pains de garde can be eaten all week long, baguettes go stale quickly, leading to significant waste in French households.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
The main drawback is texture, as frozen bread may go stale faster or lose some freshness.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The Cost Of Drift And Delay Like food, data can go stale.
—Abhesh Kumar, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Home listings can go stale due to factors like overpricing, timing, location or cosmetic upgrades.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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“Go stale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20stale. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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