Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstaying
Verb
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Americans fear outliving their money as much as any other potential retirement setback, including failing health, according to a June report from the nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some analysts predict the measures could push Tehran to take a tougher nuclear stance, but the lingering threat of US and Israeli attacks gives Iran’s leaders limited strategic flexibility.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Miss Molly still lives on, lingering at the foot of guest’s bed.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Sacramento 6 Drive-In has operated for decades, outlasting many of its California counterparts as indoor multiplexes became the norm.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The true wisdom is found in outlasting the darkness of the periods of destruction—knowing that the darkness is a necessary precursor to your rebirth.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And so, Vladimir and Estragon wearily choose to continue waiting, day in and day out.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hospital employees hid for several hours waiting for SWAT teams to escort them out, while procedures and treatments were postponed.—
Detroit Free Press,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Outstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstaying. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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