staying 1 of 3

present participle of stay
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staying

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verb (2)

present participle of stay
as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for beams being used to stay the bridge while it is undergoing repairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

staying

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of staying
Verb
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs. Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs. Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025 In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder. Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
Adjective
  • Her illness has left her with irreparable dental damage—forcing her to spend thousands of dollars to restore her smile, a painful and permanent reminder of her eating disorder.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • That’s not the case with silicone injections, which are permanent.
    Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The president further argues that lower rates will make financing the ever-increasing federal debt cheaper, a factor which does not play into the Fed’s statutory dual mandate of ensuring maximum sustainable employment and stable prices.
    Ron Insana, CNBC, 11 July 2025
  • His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The immediate or lasting consequences for wildlife in the area have received less attention.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
  • Continuously build a life-long strategy for effective and lasting change at home or at work by tweaking or adapting a self-care routine to fit your changing needs.
    Bija Bennett, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Purpose That Carries Forward The most enduring purpose is not one that is declared.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Letterman’s 22-year tenure yielded some of late-night TV’s most enduring musical moments.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • Additionally, acrylic and fiberglass are not as durable as cast iron and can scratch more easily.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
  • Whether foam ends up dominating the pickleball market remains to be seen, but people who play nearly every day will also appreciate that this paddle uses an aramid carbon fiber face that is more durable than raw carbon and that the foam absorbs more vibration.
    Martin Cizmar, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • Caregiver-friendly cultures retain experienced talent and cultivate a more resilient workforce.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Thais-Williams didn’t have ambitions to open a generationally important nightclub, just a more resilient business than her previous dress shop.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Through patience and love, Kat and Brandy help each other face their anxieties and form an everlasting bond.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • The main reason for the festival’s everlasting wide appeal to both jazz purists and general music fans is the clever mix of genres from jazz, hip-hop, funk, world music, electronica and pop.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • In fact, despite its thriving telenovela industry, and many promising starts (see: Charlie’s Angels and 8th & Ocean), Miami has spawned few successful television series outside the realm of reality TV.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
  • Careful attention to water needs is key to keeping 'Everest' Carex healthy and thriving.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 July 2025

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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

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