Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstaying
Verb
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PepsiCo surely pays for the Gatorade coolers loitering behind the benches.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 Mar. 2026 -
Eight adults were charged with offenses, including inciting to riot and loitering and prowling.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is a day for speaking plainly and clearing up lingering misunderstandings.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Overall, industry grosses were up 8 percent from the prior week, as productions shook off lingering effects from the snowstorm and show cancellations.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its still waiting to load up and head to Bangladesh.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps the first season’s misguided focus is just one more wrinkle waiting to be ironed out — an attempt to fit HBO’s edgy, contemporary brand from a creative team best suited for broad comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Faster pit stops could also help unlock sales for electric two-wheelers, which have been slow to catch on due to dawdling charge times and limited riding range.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2023
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“Overstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstaying. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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