overstayed

Definition of overstayednext
past tense of overstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstayed
Verb
  • And the Hall of Famer instilled the team with a cheeky can-do mindset that put the Orioles over the top and lingered for decades to come.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Solidifying a workable routine helps everyone know what to expect, and your reliability repairs stress that has lingered in the background.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Carrying his skimboard, which is like a cross between a boogie board and a surfboard, the University of South Florida freshman waited for the right moment to run into the waves, try some tricks and fall in the freezing water.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
  • In 2013, former President Barack Obama waited nearly two months after delivering his State of the Union before formally submitting his fiscal 2014 request.
    Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Stella crossed the street and loitered outside the store window displaying haughty mannequins flaunting swagger coats.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
  • At the start of that brief official visit, his first, five military-grade drones loitered dangerously near Dublin Airport’s busiest civilian flight paths unopposed.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Overstayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstayed. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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