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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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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
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
With the spacious rooms, multiple pools, and central location, families will find the ease and convenience of staying here a big draw.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Children are influenced by the adults around them, so remaining calm and staying aware of adult conversations about the hurricane’s aftermath will help your child weather any storm.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Cesium, in particular, is more of a wild card than once thought, often staying gaseous for much longer.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
This would reduce the informational advantage of staying private, protect workers and customers of those firms who currently have no window into their finances, and potentially encourage more IPOs through precisely the mechanism the evidence supports.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Clarke is a freelancer staying afloat in the gig economy.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The film is simultaneously unadorned and deeply oppressive, staying close to the historical record (while fictionalizing the circumstances of Moulin’s eventual death, or martyrdom) in a fashion that offers little perspective, beyond a humanist call-to-arms and appeal toward remembrance.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Both make the case for staying longer.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
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But its crown jewel is staying private Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 May 2026
With the spacious rooms, multiple pools, and central location, families will find the ease and convenience of staying here a big draw.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
Children are influenced by the adults around them, so remaining calm and staying aware of adult conversations about the hurricane’s aftermath will help your child weather any storm.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Cesium, in particular, is more of a wild card than once thought, often staying gaseous for much longer.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
This would reduce the informational advantage of staying private, protect workers and customers of those firms who currently have no window into their finances, and potentially encourage more IPOs through precisely the mechanism the evidence supports.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Clarke is a freelancer staying afloat in the gig economy.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
The film is simultaneously unadorned and deeply oppressive, staying close to the historical record (while fictionalizing the circumstances of Moulin’s eventual death, or martyrdom) in a fashion that offers little perspective, beyond a humanist call-to-arms and appeal toward remembrance.
—David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Both make the case for staying longer.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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Yet both can break, rendering them oddly both permanent and fragile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Individuals over the age of 60, and those with certain medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and organ transplants are at greater risk for serious illness and rarely may progress to permanent neurological damage, coma, and death.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Now there is space for the remaining patients to occupy their seats without the self-conscious drawing-in of arms and legs that comes from sitting too close to a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With the semifinals finished, there are four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The storm never fully fired, and Lisius and George eventually made their way back to Arlington, stopping for tacos along the way.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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This kind of inclusivity would explain Glenn Close‘s appearance — as a visiting literary scholar — at just the right moment, as well as Penélope Cruz’s showstopping cameo as Nené, a singer-slash-hooker who schools Sebastián on the then-nascent form of the modern transgender movement.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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The next time was the best time for Saleh, who drilled a walk-off RBI single to lift the Thunderbolts to a 4-3 SouthWest Suburban Conference win in eight innings over visiting Lockport in Tinley Park.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Thailand’s core offering to international producers is a 30% cash rebate that Kangvalkulkij describes as carrying no spending cap and no cultural test – meaning productions are not required to incorporate Thai content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The Boeing 787, which was carrying 231 passengers and 12 crew members, later continued to Chicago, the airline said.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates did not share as bullish of an outlook in their Global Port Tracker, indicating forward demand is weakening due to stalling retail re-stocking efforts.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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The dividend has now remained stagnant since mid-2024, stalling at less than half of its pre-COVID level.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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