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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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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
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
If staying put, Faulk would help get back some pass rush lost with Bradley Chubb’s departure.
—Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Slaying the game while staying true to yourself?
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Elkins had recently sought mental health treatment from the local Veteran Affairs medical center, staying for a week and a half, according to his brother-in-law, Troy Brown.
—Ryan Chandler, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
If not booking hotels or staying at a cabin belonging to a friend or family member, people often search vacation rental sites for getaway locations (listings can include resorts).
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Kirby said that an impromptu office nap is his trick to staying sharp over his decades-long career in business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The bobcats would sometimes venture into nearby West Hartford by utilizing riparian zones or brush near rivers or streams and staying hidden.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The former Bachmurski farm in Decorah, Iowa, where Jade Colvin was staying.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
This year, the dinner also comes amid the backdrop of major major media companies staying silent or trying to appease the administration.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
If staying put, Faulk would help get back some pass rush lost with Bradley Chubb’s departure.
—Kenny Rosarion, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Slaying the game while staying true to yourself?
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Elkins had recently sought mental health treatment from the local Veteran Affairs medical center, staying for a week and a half, according to his brother-in-law, Troy Brown.
—Ryan Chandler, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
If not booking hotels or staying at a cabin belonging to a friend or family member, people often search vacation rental sites for getaway locations (listings can include resorts).
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Kirby said that an impromptu office nap is his trick to staying sharp over his decades-long career in business.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The bobcats would sometimes venture into nearby West Hartford by utilizing riparian zones or brush near rivers or streams and staying hidden.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
The former Bachmurski farm in Decorah, Iowa, where Jade Colvin was staying.
—Betsy Shuller, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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The price has dropped a bit in recent days amid optimism about a permanent resolution to the conflict but remains much higher than when the war began.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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Upcoming peace talks A diplomatic roadmap, rather than a permanent settlement, is the most realistic outcome of the Islamabad talks, said Cornelia Meyer, chief executive of Meyer Resources.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When expectations are clear, support feels more stable and mutual respect grows naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The final Block Party was held in 2024, concluding an incredible run and leaving a lasting legacy in our community.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oil and gas markets — already in turmoil over the Strait of Hormuz closure — will likely face further and lasting disruptions in the months ahead, analysts warned.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Schomburg’s dedication to collecting represents an enduring tradition of resistance to the forces that censor, sanitize, and constrain stories about the past.—
Laura E. Helton,
Literary Hub,
20 Apr. 2026
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For more than three decades, Cilia Flores operated in the shadows of Venezuela’s revolution, a discreet but decisive force who helped build, consolidate and ultimately defend one of Latin America’s most enduring authoritarian systems.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some architects, including William Hefner, have swapped out wood framing in favor of steel, which is fire-resilient, recyclable and durable.—
Abigail Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ultra Maritime’s layered torpedo defense concept represents a decisive step forward, combining cutting-edge technologies into a unified and resilient protection framework.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Some architects, including William Hefner, have swapped out wood framing in favor of steel, which is fire-resilient, recyclable and durable.—
Abigail Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 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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This grew into a thriving business that branched into equestrian training and lessons, trail rides and in 1969, vaulting.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The motel was once part of a thriving corridor between Stockton and Sacramento before it was bypassed by Highway 99.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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