outstayed

Definition of outstayednext
past tense of outstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstayed
Verb
  • And Detroit ultimately outlasted the Bulls because of its ability to overpower in the paint.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Ole Miss and its high-scoring offense blew out Tulane in its opening CFP game and outlasted mighty Georgia 39-34 in the semifinals.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But as a standoff with Realmuto has lingered, the Phillies began debating different paths.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • McDaniel lingered in the hallway.
    Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • When oil prices slid and mismanagement came due, the country staggered into hyperinflation, shortages, and mass migration, culminating in a full‑blown humanitarian crisis that outlived Chávez and deepened under his successor, Nicolás Maduro.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The Critics Choice Awards aired Sunday night from Los Angeles, paying tribute not only to the stars that lit up the big screen in 2025, but also to those whose impact outlived them.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Because Sutton required medical treatment, deputies waited until a later date to seek warrants for her arrest.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Another rescue tech would be lifted and dropped to the ridge where the female climber waited.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Outstayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstayed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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