outstayed

Definition of outstayednext
past tense of outstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstayed
Verb
  • Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the New York Knicks outlasted the sliding Chicago Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night for their second straight victory.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Along the way, the festival has outlasted many imitators and weathered shifting food trends by staying nimble.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.
    Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Overall, the meal lingered with me.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • These identities often outlived any connection to social reality.
    Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The case has outlived the criminal prosecution of the man convicted last summer of the four murders.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Gaither waited for hours in long lines as the situation grew more uncertain.
    Timia Cobb Breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Rodgers ultimately waited until June to join the Steelers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Outstayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstayed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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