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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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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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Recent Examples of staying
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
For events with formalities, like speeches, cake-cutting, or a holiday toast, Hayes advises staying until those key moments are complete.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The Orbán-admiring Hungarian press is full of stories about how Orbán will be staying at Blair House, the official guest residence of the White House, a sign of how much things have changed since Orbán was persona non grata during the Biden years.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Gano has been one of the best placekickers in the NFL since entering the league in 2009, but the 38-year-old has had issues staying healthy with the Giants over the past three seasons.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Each unit is designed by hand, staying true to Pagani’s culture of artisanal engineering.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
By the end of the month, however, you’re pulled between the desire for security and freedom, between staying safe and exploring something that feels risky but exciting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Laudermilch acknowledges the difficulty of staying present.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The sale includes statement shoes like pink lace-up boots plus cozy designs perfect for staying warm all winter like insulated boat shoes, water-resistant boots, and even waterproof boots for rainy days.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
For events with formalities, like speeches, cake-cutting, or a holiday toast, Hayes advises staying until those key moments are complete.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
My favorite is the Turtle Fur Totally Tubular—100 percent merino wool that traps heat better than fleece while staying breathable, keeping me warm even in sudden snow or chilly winds.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
The Orbán-admiring Hungarian press is full of stories about how Orbán will be staying at Blair House, the official guest residence of the White House, a sign of how much things have changed since Orbán was persona non grata during the Biden years.
—Kim Lane Scheppele, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Gano has been one of the best placekickers in the NFL since entering the league in 2009, but the 38-year-old has had issues staying healthy with the Giants over the past three seasons.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Each unit is designed by hand, staying true to Pagani’s culture of artisanal engineering.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
By the end of the month, however, you’re pulled between the desire for security and freedom, between staying safe and exploring something that feels risky but exciting.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Laudermilch acknowledges the difficulty of staying present.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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The Shenzhou-20 launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Inner Mongolia on April 25 for a six-month mission to China’s permanent space station, the Tiangong.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ink, true to her name, is looking to make a permanent mark on country music.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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Coaching is stable under Jon Scheyer, who starts his fourth season after replacing the legendary Mike Krzyzewski.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fund aims to support original game projects from the R&D phase with early-stage capital, offering Taiwanese development teams stable financial backing and professional guidance to transform their ideas into internationally competitive original IPs.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Any child with a critical illness can be referred for a wish, which Make-A-Wish President and CEO Leslie Motter stresses is a lasting, not last wish.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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But almost all agreed that AI is going to have a transformative and lasting impact on their companies, and on the world economy, even if there is a market correction.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her hair and camp dress still had some of the special paint used to transform the 11-year-old girl into Changing Woman, the Apache deity who was the first woman of her people, gifted with spiritual and physical power during the Sunrise Dance, one of the Apache people’s most enduring ceremonies.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Among the reasons Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates scheduled MU’s opener at Howard University is in appreciation of the school’s enduring significance as one of our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Equipped to handle every kind of wintry mix the forecast may bring, this is a durable option that will remain intact all season long.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Swift’s practice reports in the coming days and any follow-ups from the Bears will determine whether this is a short-term rest or something that forces Chicago to chase a more durable midseason addition.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the near term, this means renewable grids, energy storage and climate-resilient transit.—
Neel Somani,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Premiering May 15 in Cannes’ ACID sidebar, the France–Palestine–Iran co-production traces Farsi’s efforts to get closer to the conflict when borders made reporting impossible, and finds a singular, resilient voice in Hassona’s daily dispatches from Gaza.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because, not so far to the south, Miami was about to change, too, in a way profound, and everlasting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beyond his on-field greatness, Mahomes has made an everlasting impact off the field through his charitable work and community involvement.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The summit’s comeback is in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati may not be renowned for a thriving hip-hop scene, but local rapper Skylar Blatt is working hard to put her city on the map.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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