SOJOURNING Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

sojourning

verb

present participle of sojourn

as in staying

to reside as a temporary guest began their retirement by leisurely sojourning with friends and relatives scattered across the country

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Recent Examples of sojourning Trails for Backpackers And for those who are sojourning in nature on foot, Pearson recommends the Greenstone Ridge Trail at Isle Royale National Park. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026

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For many leaders, staying constantly connected feels responsible.

— Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Cobb County Superior Court Judge Tyler Browning issued an order late Tuesday staying the execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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Before meaningful numbers of visitors arrive, somebody usually has to take the risk of building the accommodation, transportation, supply chains and services that make visiting possible.

— Thomas Despin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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