STAYED (AT) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

stayed (at)

verb

past tense of stay (at)

as in stopped (over)

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Jansen's blooper dropped in for an RBI single, and a throwing error by left fielder Alan Roden allowed Jansen to reach second.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Spending on salon and mobile grooming dropped in 2025 as more people picked up the routine tasks themselves.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

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Allen was dropped by his record label after a series of lawsuits were filed against him a few years ago (one was eventually dropped), but has quietly attempted a comeback, releasing a string of new songs and covers.

— Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
By comparison, just 9% of homeowners nationwide who changed insurers over the last five years said they were dropped by their insurer, according to a 2025 Consumer Reports survey.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

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stayed (at)

stayed clear of

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