1
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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Relevance
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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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3
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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4
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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as in permanent
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Recent Examples of staying
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jovic’s challenge this season is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Consider finding a walking buddy and staying consistent to set yourself up for success.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Visitors not staying at the hotel can get up to three hours of free parking.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Getting enough protein each day is an important part of staying healthy.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
For some travelers, staying closer to home hasn't been all bad.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As someone who worked his way up from unloading trucks in the warehouse to eventually landing in the C-suite, McMillon embodies how staying dedicated to one employer can work wonders for aspiring leaders—in contrast to job-hopping in search of potential pay gains.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Democracy relies on an informed citizenry, yet staying informed now requires overcoming constant distractions and the overwhelmingly fast pace of the modern news cycle.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jovic’s challenge this season is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Consider finding a walking buddy and staying consistent to set yourself up for success.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Visitors not staying at the hotel can get up to three hours of free parking.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Getting enough protein each day is an important part of staying healthy.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
For some travelers, staying closer to home hasn't been all bad.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As someone who worked his way up from unloading trucks in the warehouse to eventually landing in the C-suite, McMillon embodies how staying dedicated to one employer can work wonders for aspiring leaders—in contrast to job-hopping in search of potential pay gains.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Democracy relies on an informed citizenry, yet staying informed now requires overcoming constant distractions and the overwhelmingly fast pace of the modern news cycle.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jovic’s challenge this season is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Consider finding a walking buddy and staying consistent to set yourself up for success.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Visitors not staying at the hotel can get up to three hours of free parking.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Getting enough protein each day is an important part of staying healthy.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
For some travelers, staying closer to home hasn't been all bad.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As someone who worked his way up from unloading trucks in the warehouse to eventually landing in the C-suite, McMillon embodies how staying dedicated to one employer can work wonders for aspiring leaders—in contrast to job-hopping in search of potential pay gains.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Democracy relies on an informed citizenry, yet staying informed now requires overcoming constant distractions and the overwhelmingly fast pace of the modern news cycle.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Jovic’s challenge this season is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Consider finding a walking buddy and staying consistent to set yourself up for success.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Visitors not staying at the hotel can get up to three hours of free parking.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Getting enough protein each day is an important part of staying healthy.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
For some travelers, staying closer to home hasn't been all bad.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
As someone who worked his way up from unloading trucks in the warehouse to eventually landing in the C-suite, McMillon embodies how staying dedicated to one employer can work wonders for aspiring leaders—in contrast to job-hopping in search of potential pay gains.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Democracy relies on an informed citizenry, yet staying informed now requires overcoming constant distractions and the overwhelmingly fast pace of the modern news cycle.
—Joshua Finnell, JSTOR Daily, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
Adjective
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China has historically maintained strict immigration policies, tightly restricting low-skilled workers with limited paths to permanent residency for foreigners.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has fueled additional uncertainty by suggesting that his administration could use the shutdown to impose permanent cuts to the federal workforce and social programs.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fossil chemicals in question are a special types of steranes, which are the geologically stable form of sterols, like cholesterol, that are found in the cell membranes of complex organisms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Married Matt and Amber Barnett overcame a little bit of jealousy and a lot of credit card debt to cultivate a stable relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prolonged, unprotected exposure to the high noise levels of a leaf vacuum can cause lasting hearing loss.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The post also highlighted White's remarkable ability to make a lasting impact on others.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After enduring months of chemotherapy, changes to her hair are an inevitable reality.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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The $60 canvas sneaker is detailed with elastic side panels and a vulcanized rubber sole, its black-and-white checker motif among the brand’s most enduring signatures since debuting in 1977.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Betting big on business Beyond revamping its direct-to-consumer business, Peloton is also unveiling a new commercial equipment line of more durable versions of its existing hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, until leaving his last start with pectoral inflammation, Woo has proven more durable.—
Brad Lefton,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, taking stock of your insurance is a great place to start, said Elizabeth Hausler, founder and former CEO of Build Change, a global nonprofit that helps homeowners make their properties more resilient.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Paying homage to this history, the 2025 iteration’s Chemigum outsole is oil-resistant, and its roughout leather is much more resilient than the comparable suede, though with a similar underhand feel.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But there’s one more everlasting honor in the halls of the DA’s downtown office.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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See 'Where the Mountain Meets the Sea' at Playhouse in the Park (final week) Lyrical storytelling and live folk music weave an emotional tale of rediscovering love and the everlasting bond between a son and his Haitian immigrant father.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The characters of Luis and Maria gave me a glimpse of what two happy, thriving Latinos looked like living in a neighborhood where kindness was always in high supply.—
Priscilla Blossom,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The two biggest gainers in this year’s NHL rankings are in the southeast, as the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers have converted dominant on-ice results into thriving businesses.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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