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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
Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Tate was staying at the home while her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was abroad.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The suspect had been staying at the hotel.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The first option is staying put.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
This design choice can also limit the ability to create an open-concept living and dining area—an important feature for staying connected as you age.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
So just staying aggressive, and the outcome will be the outcome.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Doctors there describe them like hotel rooms, designed with en-suite bathrooms, exercise equipment, food delivery and Wi-Fi for patients staying for long periods.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
In conclusion, European and American travelers and operators are adapting to the new, and hopefully temporary, geopolitical situation, with many choosing different destinations and/or timings, as well as different modes of transport and staying closer to home.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Verb
Amid high expectations and long win streaks, Moss said a sports psychologist has spoken to the team about staying present and not letting the success get into their heads.
—Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Tate was staying at the home while her husband, filmmaker Roman Polanski, was abroad.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The suspect had been staying at the hotel.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 May 2026
The first option is staying put.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
This design choice can also limit the ability to create an open-concept living and dining area—an important feature for staying connected as you age.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
So just staying aggressive, and the outcome will be the outcome.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 May 2026
Doctors there describe them like hotel rooms, designed with en-suite bathrooms, exercise equipment, food delivery and Wi-Fi for patients staying for long periods.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
In conclusion, European and American travelers and operators are adapting to the new, and hopefully temporary, geopolitical situation, with many choosing different destinations and/or timings, as well as different modes of transport and staying closer to home.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The North Halmahera Regency Government officially announced a permanent ban on all climbing activities on Mount Dukono as a measure of public safety following the incident.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Bradley did express an attitude by remaining in Britain, where he might still have been barred from entry into certain clubs, but where he was given credit for his work and recognized as an authority.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The Golden Knights’ defense clamped down until Olen Zellweger tied the game with three minutes remaining in regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Higher gas prices and airfare aren't stopping 45 million Americans from traveling for Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to AAA's new forecast.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There’s been no stopping Garcia in his last two starts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 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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If Frieze is the amuse bouche for someone visiting New York during its busiest art week of the year, the span of galleries that dot Chelsea is the entrée.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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The retailer’s Spark drivers walked out with shopping carts loaded with milk, juice, breakfast cereal and paper towels, FT reported after visiting the site.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For instance, that giant water bottle is not something any European is carrying around.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The bigger lesson from the Strait of Hormuz crisis is that efficiency may work in a stable world, but falls apart in an unstable one.—
Victor Nian,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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Chinese state media said the robots can navigate difficult terrain and operate as stable mobile weapons platforms resistant to recoil and blast impacts.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 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 17 May. 2026.
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