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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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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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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Chesney stays grounded, grateful and faithful, in pursuit of the simple joys in life, living largely by the mantra of his memoir, .
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The project stays anchored in his linguistic roots while aiming to connect with listeners beyond regional boundaries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
If Bichette stays, the Vlad and Bo show continues and the Jays will continue to build around their core pair.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The basic crossbody is made with a rugged ripstop nylon material and contains lots of secure zipper pockets, so everything stays safe and organized.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
That's important because heavy caseloads contribute to burnout and high turnover, which can lead to delays in child abuse and neglect investigations, longer stays for children in foster care and other problems.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
The variable rate is tied to inflation, and stays the same for six months after your purchase date, regardless of the Treasury's next adjustment.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Overnight stays also rose from over 3 million to over 8 million.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Though government incentives have seen many old-school properties across Italy converted into high-end stays, most historic residences remain in private hands, including a derelict villa in Puglia transformed into a chic home, a 17th-century apartment in Tuscany, and an 18th-century home in Sicily.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Instead, nearly 40% of the city’s budget is driven by a 15% tax on hotel stays.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As if one’s party affiliation should be a factor in whether one stays incarcerated.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Medication and therapy can only do so much if the environment at home stays tense, unstructured, or judgmental.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Cheung said Nicholson’s mental health struggles began in 2012, progressively worsening over the years and culminating into multiple hospital stays, City News Service reported.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Luca stays present in the moment.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Chesney stays grounded, grateful and faithful, in pursuit of the simple joys in life, living largely by the mantra of his memoir, .
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The project stays anchored in his linguistic roots while aiming to connect with listeners beyond regional boundaries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
If Bichette stays, the Vlad and Bo show continues and the Jays will continue to build around their core pair.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The basic crossbody is made with a rugged ripstop nylon material and contains lots of secure zipper pockets, so everything stays safe and organized.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
That's important because heavy caseloads contribute to burnout and high turnover, which can lead to delays in child abuse and neglect investigations, longer stays for children in foster care and other problems.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
The variable rate is tied to inflation, and stays the same for six months after your purchase date, regardless of the Treasury's next adjustment.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Book Now Como Parrot Cay is part of Comoclub, a loyalty program that allows travelers to accumulate credits to use toward future stays.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Overnight stays also rose from over 3 million to over 8 million.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Though government incentives have seen many old-school properties across Italy converted into high-end stays, most historic residences remain in private hands, including a derelict villa in Puglia transformed into a chic home, a 17th-century apartment in Tuscany, and an 18th-century home in Sicily.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Instead, nearly 40% of the city’s budget is driven by a 15% tax on hotel stays.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
As if one’s party affiliation should be a factor in whether one stays incarcerated.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Twin Cities, 24 Oct. 2025
Medication and therapy can only do so much if the environment at home stays tense, unstructured, or judgmental.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Cheung said Nicholson’s mental health struggles began in 2012, progressively worsening over the years and culminating into multiple hospital stays, City News Service reported.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Stays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stays. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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