OVERSTAYED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

overstayed

verb

past tense of overstay

as in outstayed

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Concerns lingered even though later studies showed the benefits of today’s hormone therapies outweigh the risks for many women.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Unaccompanied minors entering the state hit a peak of 1,441 in 2021 and lingered above 1,000 each year until last year.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of lingered

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While on his radio show, Gill waited until Grant's name came up and then took his chance to stand up for his wife.

— Lori A Bashian , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
On Monday, Lois waited at her plastic table with a box of Nilla Wafers and two glasses of cola.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of waited

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Other executives, coaches and support staff loitered in the hall, speaking in hushed tones if at all.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
In the petition filing, Buckingham wrote that Dick had loitered around his and his family members’ homes, called repeatedly and left threatening voicemails, and taped a photo collage of herself and Buckingham to his mailbox.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

Definition of loitered

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