stay away
verb
stayed away; staying away; stays away
: to not go near someone or something : avoid
I know I shouldn't go there, but it's hard to stay away.
—usually + fromStay away from my girlfriend!
He usually stays away from large crowds.
I try to stay away from caffeine.
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He was ordered to stay away from the Sunny Isles Beach hotel.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
As has been well established, staying away from too much water is key to keeping laminate in good shape.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
During severe storms, all experts encourage people to stay indoors, particularly during high-wind events, and to stay away from falling objects, like trees or loose limbs and branches.
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Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Significant others should probably stay away.
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Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
As has been well established, staying away from too much water is key to keeping laminate in good shape.
—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
During severe storms, all experts encourage people to stay indoors, particularly during high-wind events, and to stay away from falling objects, like trees or loose limbs and branches.
—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Significant others should probably stay away.
—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stay away
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“Stay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20away. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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