outstayed

Definition of outstayednext
past tense of outstay
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstayed
Verb
  • Both operated outside traditional structures, backing experimental work and building networks that outlasted them.
    Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
  • And in Cleveland, the Cavs outlasted the Raptors thanks in large part to center Jarrett Allen, who scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in what was likely the finest playoff performance of his career.
    Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Their first meeting in 2015, a tactical Mayweather victory in one of the most lucrative bouts in boxing history, has lingered as a stubborn footnote in Pacquiao’s otherwise untouchable résumé.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By then, the WTA Tour Finals had outlived its usefulness to Saudi Arabia’s wider tennis ambitions, two people briefed on its sports ministry’s operations, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Plutarch wrote it down for posterity, and the line outlived everything else known about the campaign.
    Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By the time the flight landed in Baltimore, airport fire crews were in place for a traditional water cannon salute, and ground staff waited at the gate with cheers and a bottle of champagne.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
  • The Texans could have waited another year to begin negotiations.
    Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
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“Outstayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstayed. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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