Synonyms of overstay

overstay

verb

as in to outstay

Related Words

• outstay
• linger
• loiter
• wait
• dawdle
• await
• hold on
• hang on
• remain
• stay
• dwell
• hang around
• stick around
• tarry
• abide
• dally

Dissimilar Words

• leave
• move
• depart
• go
• exit
• bail
• quit
• walk out
• get off
• push on
• pull out
• cut out
• pack (up or off)
• take off
• clear out
• bail out
• peel off
• escape
• push off
• shove (off)
• go off
• flee
• get out
• skip
• fly
• pike (out or off)
• evacuate
• clear off
• run away
• vacate
• book
• buzz (off)
• abandon
• vamoose
• abscond
• bug out
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• desert
• scat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overstay

The Nigerian immigrant accused of overstaying his visa was injured during his arrest and later dragged out of the hospital by federal agents, according to The New York Times. — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

But the story takes care not to overstay its welcome. — Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

People who may have entered through other visa categories or overstayed their visa may have a harder time, Karaahmet said. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 May 2026

According to Dougherty, the suspect in that case was reportedly in the United States illegally after overstaying a visa. — Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 22 May 2026