Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstaying
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The pair abducted Lee to make amends, and Allen killed them for outliving their usefulness, which was minimal anyway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025 -
For example, some birds of prey did not conform to the male advantage among birds, with female falcons and hawks in zoos outliving their male counterparts, according to the study.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chad Molter, executive director of Boulder’s Harvest of Hope Pantry, is also worried about how the lingering government shutdown could surge demand.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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After seeing consistent playing time following his February 2024 trade from Memphis and hitting a clutch 3-pointer to help Boston win Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals against Dallas, Tillman tumbled down the depth chart in 2024-25, the result of poor shooting and lingering knee issues.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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And for Oregon, a comfortable win — on the heels of outlasting Penn State on the road — cements the Ducks on that short list of legit national championship contenders this year, with a manageable schedule the rest of the way and an eye on avenging last season’s first-round Playoff exit.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 23-year-old Cup prospect earned his 10th victory of the season, outlasting the field in overtime Friday afternoon in the series’ inaugural race at the Charlotte Roval on Friday afternoon.—
Shane Connuck
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Concertgoers ranged from families with young kids, playing around the Brookside grounds waiting for the main act to take the stage, to Gen Z and millennials to older fans.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Prospective students are still waiting for an official timeline.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Outstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstaying. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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