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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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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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
What’s staying the same To be sure, some things have not changed for gig workers.
—Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
That means staying physically active, maintaining good cardiovascular health, avoiding smoking, following a nutritious diet and getting adequate sleep.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Choose a pot that’s about 1 to 2 inches larger than the root ball to keep extra soil from staying damp for too long.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Peck added that this foyer, staying true to colonial architectural traditions, also has a beautiful open stairway to the second floor landing, which overlooks the entry, and offers easy access to the formal living room on one side and a study on the other.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Retirement ages ticked up because Americans were living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Ware described the opportunity as a return to the public eye after years of staying private, and his reasoning for stepping back into the spotlight was genuinely heartwarming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
Ford is also staying optimistic about the potential outcome of the conflict, focusing on what could be a huge economic opportunity if hostilities end and relations between Iran and the Gulf states improve.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Apollo astronauts typically flew about 70 miles above the lunar surface, staying relatively close during their orbits.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
What’s staying the same To be sure, some things have not changed for gig workers.
—Annette Nellen, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
That means staying physically active, maintaining good cardiovascular health, avoiding smoking, following a nutritious diet and getting adequate sleep.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Choose a pot that’s about 1 to 2 inches larger than the root ball to keep extra soil from staying damp for too long.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Peck added that this foyer, staying true to colonial architectural traditions, also has a beautiful open stairway to the second floor landing, which overlooks the entry, and offers easy access to the formal living room on one side and a study on the other.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Retirement ages ticked up because Americans were living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Ware described the opportunity as a return to the public eye after years of staying private, and his reasoning for stepping back into the spotlight was genuinely heartwarming.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2026
Ford is also staying optimistic about the potential outcome of the conflict, focusing on what could be a huge economic opportunity if hostilities end and relations between Iran and the Gulf states improve.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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Iranian officials have rejected plans for a temporary ceasefire and have instead called for a permanent end to the conflict.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The core of Pauley’s lawsuit centers on City Auditor Marc Shaw, who served in an interim capacity before being appointed to the permanent role last month.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One person from the crash was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition, Philadelphia police said.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, your spark finds a stable rhythm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The war has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, 2,020 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states, and caused lasting damage to infrastructure in half a dozen Middle Eastern countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Attacks have caused lasting damage on infrastructure in half a dozen countries in the Middle East.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On a quiet stretch of Main Street in Bridgeport’s South End, two aging wooden houses stand weathered but enduring.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The oldest, most enduring cliche about government policy is the one about how budgets are political, not fiscal, documents.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Made from extra-durable, knife-friendly material, each board resists moisture, supports hygiene, and stands up to daily wear.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If the war de-escalates meaningfully, markets can begin rotating away from pure geopolitical hedges and back toward businesses with durable growth just as Alphabet’s transformation into an AI-first and services platform continues to accelerate.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After building a career in business and working across commercial partnerships in sport, Mitchell began to see the gap from both sides for young people with no pathway, and industries crying out for resilient, coachable talent.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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There’s talk of whiskey, Saturday nights, cowboys, and everlasting love.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are songs about whiskey, Saturday night, and Daytona; tunes about cowboys, loneliness, and everlasting love.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Donaldsonville was located in the center of the state’s thriving sugar industry, which was rife with planters growing wealthy on the labor of the enslaved.—
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The plan was to turn it into a thriving space and science center, but those plans were soon derailed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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