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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Aphids and whiteflies will stay away when nasturtiums are present, while ladybugs will flock to them—and ladybugs will take care of any of the pests that make it past these blooms.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Meiner and his campaign have mostly stayed away from attacks against Rosen Gonzalez, who has faced her share of controversy in the past.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s why Apple has stayed away from the National Football League and National Basketball Association – despite the fact that Cue is an enormous Golden State Warriors fan.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
As for potted plants, Roynon recommends staying away from any spiky plants.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
Meiner and his campaign have mostly stayed away from attacks against Rosen Gonzalez, who has faced her share of controversy in the past.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s why Apple has stayed away from the National Football League and National Basketball Association – despite the fact that Cue is an enormous Golden State Warriors fan.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
As for potted plants, Roynon recommends staying away from any spiky plants.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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