stay up
verb
stayed up; staying up; stays up
: to continue to be awake past the time when one usually goes to bed
Don't stay up past your bedtime.
She stayed up to watch the late movie.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
The Norwegian Royal House declined to comment on whether the king and Queen Sonja had been awoken by the festivities, or if the monarch had stayed up to watch the match.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
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“Stay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20up. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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