overstay
verb
over·stay
ˌō-vər-ˈstā 
overstayed; overstaying; overstays
: to stay beyond the time or the limits of
Examples of overstay in a Sentence
She was guilty of overstaying a student visa.
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And then the houseguest overstays his welcome by the five weeks of the title, which seems more like forever to the host family.
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The Nigerian immigrant accused of overstaying his visa was injured during his arrest and later dragged out of the hospital by federal agents, according to The New York Times.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Prior visa overstays, unauthorized employment periods, or unresolved legal records can follow applicants throughout future filings if not addressed carefully at the outset.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
But the story takes care not to overstay its welcome.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
The Nigerian immigrant accused of overstaying his visa was injured during his arrest and later dragged out of the hospital by federal agents, according to The New York Times.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Prior visa overstays, unauthorized employment periods, or unresolved legal records can follow applicants throughout future filings if not addressed carefully at the outset.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 June 2026
But the story takes care not to overstay its welcome.
—Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for overstay
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“Overstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstay. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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overstay
verb
over·stay
-ˈstā
: to stay beyond the time or the limits of
overstayed their welcome
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