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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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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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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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
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Fans looked forward to performances in China that would save them from red-eye flights and the cost of hotel stays abroad.
—Ken Moritsugu, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Goolsbee worries that the longer inflation stays above the Federal Reserve's 2% percent target, the greater the risk that high inflation becomes baked into the economy.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
While Goldman Sachs expects oil to average more than $100 a barrel in 2026 if Hormuz stays closed for another month, not every Gulf state benefits.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Made from 100% cotton, the fabric feels breathable and comfortable for year-round use, and stitching ensures the fill stays evenly distributed for all-night warmth.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
When something is taken out of a drawer and used, that drawer stays empty.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
The color still reads beautifully, but the light stays calm and even.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Fans looked forward to performances in China that would save them from red-eye flights and the cost of hotel stays abroad.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The property also features a handful of colorful beachfront cottages available for short-term guests and long-term, seasonal stays.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
This clever design reduces the bulkiness of standard models and stays hidden under your clothing via different-sized inserts.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Both offer a mix of outdoor stays and attractions that give you plenty to do.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Yet inpatient stays are often shaped by insurance timelines rather than clinical reality.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
During the recent Miami Open tennis tournament, De Santis said prices for stays at Domus surged by about half, with studio units going for about $300 a night.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to capturing unprecedented images of the far side of the moon, the mission is set to test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA plans for a future moon base.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent upgrades include tripling the annual hotel credit from $200 to $600 for stays booked through American Express Travel, plus early check-in, late checkout, and credits for food or spa services at more than 3,100 partner hotels.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Your optimistic spirit stays strong when habits match your values, so pick savings goals that fit your real life.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2026
Fans looked forward to performances in China that would save them from red-eye flights and the cost of hotel stays abroad.
—Ken Moritsugu, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Goolsbee worries that the longer inflation stays above the Federal Reserve's 2% percent target, the greater the risk that high inflation becomes baked into the economy.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
While Goldman Sachs expects oil to average more than $100 a barrel in 2026 if Hormuz stays closed for another month, not every Gulf state benefits.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Made from 100% cotton, the fabric feels breathable and comfortable for year-round use, and stitching ensures the fill stays evenly distributed for all-night warmth.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
When something is taken out of a drawer and used, that drawer stays empty.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
The color still reads beautifully, but the light stays calm and even.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Fans looked forward to performances in China that would save them from red-eye flights and the cost of hotel stays abroad.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The document claims the victims paid the Diazes $44,910 through Zelle, checks and cash for a travel package that included a cruise, drink packages, room upgrades, hotel stays, transportation and travel insurance.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The property also features a handful of colorful beachfront cottages available for short-term guests and long-term, seasonal stays.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
This clever design reduces the bulkiness of standard models and stays hidden under your clothing via different-sized inserts.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Both offer a mix of outdoor stays and attractions that give you plenty to do.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Yet inpatient stays are often shaped by insurance timelines rather than clinical reality.
—Liz Koch, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
During the recent Miami Open tennis tournament, De Santis said prices for stays at Domus surged by about half, with studio units going for about $300 a night.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In addition to capturing unprecedented images of the far side of the moon, the mission is set to test flight controllers and procedures needed to safely send astronauts back to the moon for long-duration stays as NASA plans for a future moon base.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent upgrades include tripling the annual hotel credit from $200 to $600 for stays booked through American Express Travel, plus early check-in, late checkout, and credits for food or spa services at more than 3,100 partner hotels.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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