Synonyms of overstay

overstay

verb

as in to outstay

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• 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

Examples of overstay in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her family overstayed their time in the US until officers showed up at their home in 2008. —Erick Trevino, The Arizona Republic, 21 July 2024

That includes those with outstanding orders of removal that have yet to be completed, immigrants with multiple criminal convictions, and people who entered the U.S. lawfully but then overstayed their visas. —Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2024

Back when Republicans were less doctrinaire, few objected to Ronald Reagan’s legalization through legislation on the status of otherwise law-abiding immigrants who crossed illegally or overstayed. —Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024

Red Clay Strays singer-guitarist Brandon Coleman leads his band through 11 tight songs that never overstay their welcome or indulge in meandering jams. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2024