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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In the car, Dex tells him to stay away from him and his son.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Swift can’t stay away from a guitar, and Kelce can’t stop stanning 1989.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Please stay away from the area at this time to allow emergency crews to do their job and follow all future guidance from officials for those that live nearby.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Tips for staying safe during thunderstorms Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Swift can’t stay away from a guitar, and Kelce can’t stop stanning 1989.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025
Please stay away from the area at this time to allow emergency crews to do their job and follow all future guidance from officials for those that live nearby.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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