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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstayed
Verb
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Forecasters said Sunday that flooding could persist as torrential rains lingered over many states, including Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025 -
Still, doubts lingered—particularly over her ability to manage what is arguably one of the world's most complex bilateral relationships.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two hours before gametime, keen observers of Leonard’s longstanding pregame routine waited for the two-time NBA Finals MVP’s arrival onto the Intuit Dome floor.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Cowboys waited seven days before announcing Garrett wouldn’t be coming back after the 2019 season.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Overstayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstayed. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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