overstaying

present participle of overstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstaying
Verb
  • Later that year, Iranian-made one-way Shahed-136 loitering munitions operated by Russia began targeting Ukrainian cities and the electricity grid.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Crowder was charged with one count of loitering with intent to commit a crime for the July 22 incident.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This effortless touchpoint builds trust, catches lingering issues and creates loyal advocates who feel truly valued.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Grove Collaborative recommends starting with wipes to eliminate any lingering gunk.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.
    T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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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“Overstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstaying. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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