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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Seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Phones stayed away during discussion.
—Adam Howard, Time, 10 June 2026
The Pentagon responded on Monday by removing the Christian label from 20 other traditions, including Catholic, Lutheran and Pentecostal, and stayed away from labeling Latter-day Saints as Christian.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Police are asking people to stay away from 108th Ave.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Phones stayed away during discussion.
—Adam Howard, Time, 10 June 2026
The Pentagon responded on Monday by removing the Christian label from 20 other traditions, including Catholic, Lutheran and Pentecostal, and stayed away from labeling Latter-day Saints as Christian.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Police are asking people to stay away from 108th Ave.
—Laura Bannon, CBS News, 10 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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