stay away
phrasal 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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For example, repeatedly targeting a specific home with doorbell pranking could turn into harassment, or if warned to stay away, trespassing, Liss said.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
That ongoing frustration has left her exhausted and ready to stay away from his mother completely.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Hodges also recommends staying away from fake plants on doors and in hanging planters and window boxes when possible.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
That ongoing frustration has left her exhausted and ready to stay away from his mother completely.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Hodges also recommends staying away from fake plants on doors and in hanging planters and window boxes when possible.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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 11 Sep. 2025.
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