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
  • The charred smell of the blaze still lingered in the air Monday.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
  • That transfer collapsed and, while Frankfurt’s interest has lingered, reports in Germany claiming an agreement to resurrect any deal have been premature.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But Adams outlived that prediction, livestreaming from his hospital bed during a stay for radiation treatment before Christmas and picking up again from his bed at home after that.
    Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
  • 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
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 20 Jan. 2026.

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