1
as in remains
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 stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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3
as in waits
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 visits
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 sustains
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 sojourns
a temporary residing as another's guest
my mother-in-law is coming for a brief stay next week
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as in halts
the stopping of a process or activity
we must work without stay if we are ever to reach our goal of equal rights for everyone
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as in supports
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
a free press is one of the principal stays of a democratic society
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Recent Examples of stays
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Naturally, over-the-air updates will continue to be rolled out to ensure the EV stays at the bleeding edge.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Military-grade encryption keeps your data protected, and all activity stays local to the device.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Red maple Red maple stays true to its name.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Here's your step-by-step guide to cleaning oak cabinets safely and correctly so your beautiful kitchen stays the heartbeat of your home and the hub for entertaining.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
When a truck backfires on the street outside her office, a colleague is spooked, but Ziva stays perfectly calm — a moment that gains added importance soon enough.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The room was clean, had an ensuite bathroom, and, like many of their stays, proved that comfort and adventure don’t require luxury.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The audit found the motel shelter program had become costly, mismanaged and led to extended stays.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Bhagwandin's first robotic patients were walking within a week of their procedure and experienced shorter hospital stays than patients who had non-robotic Whipples.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Many digital nomad programs encourage temporary stays, but a few offer long term opportunities to remain in the country.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
When visitors change plans or shorten stays, hotel tax revenues decline.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Running a dehumidifier or keeping the bathroom door open during a shower are great ways to reduce the moisture in the bathroom so the space stays aired out.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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But if inflation stays elevated and the Fed holds—or lifts—rates to fight it, those future cash flows get discounted at a higher rate, shrinking today’s value.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Naturally, over-the-air updates will continue to be rolled out to ensure the EV stays at the bleeding edge.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Military-grade encryption keeps your data protected, and all activity stays local to the device.
—PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Red maple Red maple stays true to its name.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Here's your step-by-step guide to cleaning oak cabinets safely and correctly so your beautiful kitchen stays the heartbeat of your home and the hub for entertaining.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
When a truck backfires on the street outside her office, a colleague is spooked, but Ziva stays perfectly calm — a moment that gains added importance soon enough.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Sep. 2025
Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
These seven essential mental health habits help highly effective CEOs ensure their compass stays true.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The room was clean, had an ensuite bathroom, and, like many of their stays, proved that comfort and adventure don’t require luxury.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
The audit found the motel shelter program had become costly, mismanaged and led to extended stays.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Bhagwandin's first robotic patients were walking within a week of their procedure and experienced shorter hospital stays than patients who had non-robotic Whipples.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Many digital nomad programs encourage temporary stays, but a few offer long term opportunities to remain in the country.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
When visitors change plans or shorten stays, hotel tax revenues decline.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Running a dehumidifier or keeping the bathroom door open during a shower are great ways to reduce the moisture in the bathroom so the space stays aired out.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Stays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stays. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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