overstays

Definition of overstaysnext
present tense third-person singular of overstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstays
Verb
  • If your depression lingers, counseling will put you on the right track.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Rather than depicting the blast itself, Testament focuses on what lingers.
    Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
  • In Puerto Rico, everyone just puts up tents, waits 10 minutes, and keeps going.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Overstays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstays. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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