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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as in permanent
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Recent Examples of staying
Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Just staying within reach of the Red Hawks, who’ve taken double-digit leads into the third quarter in six of seven wins, is hard enough.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
These individuals had trouble falling or staying asleep, woke up unrefreshed, and often felt tired during the day.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Hernandez said his wife heard some stories about alleged issues while staying at the Pfister from other Dodgers’ significant others.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Talimena National Scenic Byway runs through the Ouachita Mountains from Mena, Arkansas, to Talihina, Oklahoma, staying vibrant into November.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
For all that private market rules are shifting, the Goldman-Industry deal exists at the intersection of relentless, long-running trends—companies staying private longer and financial firms reaching further into private company dynamics.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Since 1978, Jordache has embodied a bold and authentic denim legacy—constantly evolving alongside the denim consumer while staying true to its distinctive roots.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, being able to reproduce data and always staying open to new interpretations.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Just staying within reach of the Red Hawks, who’ve taken double-digit leads into the third quarter in six of seven wins, is hard enough.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
These individuals had trouble falling or staying asleep, woke up unrefreshed, and often felt tired during the day.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Hernandez said his wife heard some stories about alleged issues while staying at the Pfister from other Dodgers’ significant others.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Talimena National Scenic Byway runs through the Ouachita Mountains from Mena, Arkansas, to Talihina, Oklahoma, staying vibrant into November.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
For all that private market rules are shifting, the Goldman-Industry deal exists at the intersection of relentless, long-running trends—companies staying private longer and financial firms reaching further into private company dynamics.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Since 1978, Jordache has embodied a bold and authentic denim legacy—constantly evolving alongside the denim consumer while staying true to its distinctive roots.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, being able to reproduce data and always staying open to new interpretations.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Research shows that parents balance this transition most effectively not through surveillance but through showing genuine interest in their children’s lives, setting fair boundaries and staying connected.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Just staying within reach of the Red Hawks, who’ve taken double-digit leads into the third quarter in six of seven wins, is hard enough.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
These individuals had trouble falling or staying asleep, woke up unrefreshed, and often felt tired during the day.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Hernandez said his wife heard some stories about alleged issues while staying at the Pfister from other Dodgers’ significant others.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Talimena National Scenic Byway runs through the Ouachita Mountains from Mena, Arkansas, to Talihina, Oklahoma, staying vibrant into November.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
For all that private market rules are shifting, the Goldman-Industry deal exists at the intersection of relentless, long-running trends—companies staying private longer and financial firms reaching further into private company dynamics.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Since 1978, Jordache has embodied a bold and authentic denim legacy—constantly evolving alongside the denim consumer while staying true to its distinctive roots.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, being able to reproduce data and always staying open to new interpretations.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Research shows that parents balance this transition most effectively not through surveillance but through showing genuine interest in their children’s lives, setting fair boundaries and staying connected.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Just staying within reach of the Red Hawks, who’ve taken double-digit leads into the third quarter in six of seven wins, is hard enough.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
These individuals had trouble falling or staying asleep, woke up unrefreshed, and often felt tired during the day.
—Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
Hernandez said his wife heard some stories about alleged issues while staying at the Pfister from other Dodgers’ significant others.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The Talimena National Scenic Byway runs through the Ouachita Mountains from Mena, Arkansas, to Talihina, Oklahoma, staying vibrant into November.
—AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
For all that private market rules are shifting, the Goldman-Industry deal exists at the intersection of relentless, long-running trends—companies staying private longer and financial firms reaching further into private company dynamics.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Since 1978, Jordache has embodied a bold and authentic denim legacy—constantly evolving alongside the denim consumer while staying true to its distinctive roots.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
For example, being able to reproduce data and always staying open to new interpretations.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
Adjective
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The family home remains a permanent fixture on 7 Little Johnstons.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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His vision was temporarily impaired, but there's believed to be no permanent damage to his eye.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers from Peking University, the University of Cambridge, and partner institutions highlighted that glass is often used to immobilize contaminants such as radionuclides and heavy metals, locking them safely inside a stable structure.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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To rebuild the city, the tunnels will need to be filled to make the ground stable enough for construction.—
Jennifer Griffin , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The research, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, tracked more than 5,400 children from early childhood through grades three and six, ultimately offering some of the strongest evidence yet that screen time may have lasting effects on academic achievement.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s battles with individual universities have made headlines, but the structural reforms happening in the background may prove more lasting.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The honor celebrates artists who have made enduring contributions to documentary cinema.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Unlike that 1994 classic, the new film will focus on a younger Lugosi, capturing his meteoric rise to become one of cinema’s most enduring and recognizable figures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Following its successful launch earlier this year, Virtuosa — the vintage-nodding, heirloom-like collection which introduced the precious and durable platinum among Atelier VM’s metals — is expanded to earrings and a couple of necklaces including a light point.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Alan’s Factory Outlet, a US company that sells durable metal buildings, garages, and carports for vehicle protection, conducted this interesting survey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If Washington truly wants lower prices, stronger investment and resilient supply chains, officials should see at this point that the answer isn’t higher tariff walls.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Until recently, investors have shrugged off everything from the government shutdown to stretched valuations, buoyed by the AI boom and resilient consumer data.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 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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Entrepreneurship remains the cornerstone of a thriving community.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The list recognizes a thriving segment of the entertainment industry that includes storytellers across the religious spectrum who are offering up compelling and creative experiences featuring faith and spirituality for broad audiences.—
Variety Staff,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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