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present tense third-person singular of stay
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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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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of stay
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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noun (1)

plural of stay

stays

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noun (2)

plural of stay

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of stays
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Unchecked policing power never stays contained. Josiah Bates, Time, 14 Oct. 2025 Here, find Vogue’s guide to the very best hotels in Venice, from glittering palace stays to under-the-radar design gems. Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 The biennial stays loose — and that’s the secret behind its many successes. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025 The feathers trap your body heat, ensuring that your body stays warm and toasty. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 Kids are encouraged to dress up, and the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park also stays open late. Jenny Adams, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 The war may end, but Hamas stays. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025 Unlike plates that move up and down in varying magnetic fields, the spinning rotor stays within a constant magnetic flux. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025 The annual gift tax exclusion stays at $19,000, but the limit for gifts to a noncitizen spouse increases to $194,000. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Former hospital Balderry Inn, onetime school Federal Pointe Inn, and former field hospital Battlefield Bed & Breakfast are all said to offer highly spirited stays. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025 Now savvy travelers can use the brand’s exacting standards to discover extraordinary stays, following the unveiling of the first set of global Michelin Key hotels at a ceremony in Paris on October 8. Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 10 Oct. 2025 Michelin Guide top hotels Michelin’s inspectors evaluate hotels via anonymous stays or visits, according to the company’s website. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025 Deportations Renew Attention to Visa Policy In Georgia, many contract workers had arrived on six-month B-1 visas issued for business travel, or through a visa-waiver program that allows stays of up to 90 days. IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, there’s a new discount offering Disney World guests up to $250 off each night of a minimum four-night, room-and-ticket package for most stays from late February to late July 2026. Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025 Reviewers say the headset battery stays charged through several hours of continuous use. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 After months of additional seizures and hospital stays, Emmy received her diagnosis. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025 The easiest way to ensure Bregman stays would have been an extension. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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