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as in remaining
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
let's stay inside this pavilion until it stops raining
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2
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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as in waiting
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
we'll stay for a while longer and see if anyone shows up
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as in visiting
to reside as a temporary guest
let's stay at a quaint inn rather than at some generic motel
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as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
beams being used to stay the bridge while it is undergoing repairs
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Recent Examples of staying
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Last week, the council voted 9–6 to direct the city manager to study moving its emergency operations, dispatch and service call center out of City Hall while devising funding plans for repairing the aging building, staying there and relocating.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
For many in the middle and lower tiers, simply staying afloat now feels like a struggle.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Regular physical activity, nutritious eating patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, good sleep, and staying socially engaged remain the most reliable ways to support healthy aging.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
But new burn-injury research and expert analysis later showed that water heated to dangerously high temperatures — as investigators found in the apartment where the children were staying — could inflict catastrophic burns in just seconds.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Once again, her family rallied around her, with her children, her mother, and her extended family staying close through surgery and recovery.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Former Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam is staying within the division, signing a 3-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Patriots that includes $6 million guaranteed, his agent told the NFL Network.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Havyn started in Rancho Santa Fe with a pop-up on Paseo Delicias last year—it was meant to last just one November weekend but ended up staying through the holidays, with candle- making classes, all the smell goods and rose lattes.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Since many hotels usually have a couple pillows of different firmness levels on a bed, falling and staying asleep won’t be a fever dream no matter your sleeping position.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Last week, the council voted 9–6 to direct the city manager to study moving its emergency operations, dispatch and service call center out of City Hall while devising funding plans for repairing the aging building, staying there and relocating.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
For many in the middle and lower tiers, simply staying afloat now feels like a struggle.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
Regular physical activity, nutritious eating patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, good sleep, and staying socially engaged remain the most reliable ways to support healthy aging.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Mar. 2026
But new burn-injury research and expert analysis later showed that water heated to dangerously high temperatures — as investigators found in the apartment where the children were staying — could inflict catastrophic burns in just seconds.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Once again, her family rallied around her, with her children, her mother, and her extended family staying close through surgery and recovery.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Former Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam is staying within the division, signing a 3-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Patriots that includes $6 million guaranteed, his agent told the NFL Network.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Havyn started in Rancho Santa Fe with a pop-up on Paseo Delicias last year—it was meant to last just one November weekend but ended up staying through the holidays, with candle- making classes, all the smell goods and rose lattes.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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Getting people off the street into temporary or permanent housing was a factor in the 12% decrease in the mortality rate for heart disease, Tsai said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The survey showed permanent staff appointments continued to fall in February, but the pace of decline was the slowest since March 2023, and wage pressures eased as the pool of job-seekers continues to rise.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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With a high, stable energy supply, the ship could support a larger number of these power-hungry containers, giving operators greater flexibility to handle cargo demand.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Obituaries, property records and data broker profiles can quietly reveal life changes that make someone appear financially stable yet emotionally vulnerable.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Known for his charm on screen and dedication to guiding younger performers off it, Parker is remembered by colleagues and fans alike for his warmth, humor and lasting impact on the entertainment community.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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Legacy of the case The murder of Skylar Neese had a lasting impact on West Virginia.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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At the time Jackman and Furness were still known as one of Hollywood’s most enduring married couples.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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If supply disruptions around the Gulf drag on, the current surge in oil prices may prove more enduring than the spike that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Several speakers argued that development support is more valuable than aid once projects are already advanced, because development is where durable IP is built.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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It’s made of durable plastic with an ant moat in the center to fill with water, bee-resistant ports, and an easy-fill design—simply lift the red feeding tray, then add nectar directly to the base.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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In simpler terms, these features make the robot more stable, faster, and more resilient in industrial environments.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maplewood and Half Acre say their respective businesses have been resilient, but as in many industries, there may be strength in scale.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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This was the everlasting image of what many people have called the greatest World Series of them all.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Here’s what else Rees imparted about his study of backstories during one of the most everlasting periods of radio.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once home to thriving populations of the state's iconic staghorn and elkhorn corals, the ecosystem has been in steady decline for decades because of pollution, disease, invasive species, warming waters, and damage from boaters, divers and snorkelers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hiram Crombie has a thriving trading post set up that is bursting with tenants of the Ridge.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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