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outstays

verb

present tense third-person singular of outstay
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as in overstays

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as in lasts (beyond)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstays
  1. lingers
  2. outlives
  3. outlasts
Verb
  • Flooding issues will likely peak late this week or early this weekend for many spots, and could be slow to ease next week if the nor’easter lingers close to the coast.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The camera still lingers, the music still aches, but the urgency is gone.
    — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of lingers
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  • Only value builds wealth that outlives the work, that funds a legacy instead of a lifestyle, that seats you at the table instead of leaving you outside it.
    — Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • An investment that made perfect sense at the time outlives its usefulness.
    — byDoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of outlives
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  • In the long run, integrity builds stronger relationships, attracts the right opportunities and creates a reputation that outlasts any marketing hype.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In a men’s semifinal match, Roger Federer outlasts Juan Martin del Potro in a 19-17 final set and clinches his first Olympic singles medal.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlasts
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“Outstays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstays. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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