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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Kruger can never stay away from Paris for long.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Don’t soak cabinets with excessive amounts of water, and stay away from harsh cleaners and abrasives to keep the protective layer intact.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
While Iran has yet to take steps to close off the strait, such as placing underwater mines, ships are still staying away.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
As divisive as the season finale was, fans can agree on one thing, though, and only hope Lucy stays away from Stephen for good.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Don’t soak cabinets with excessive amounts of water, and stay away from harsh cleaners and abrasives to keep the protective layer intact.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
While Iran has yet to take steps to close off the strait, such as placing underwater mines, ships are still staying away.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
As divisive as the season finale was, fans can agree on one thing, though, and only hope Lucy stays away from Stephen for good.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 27 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.
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