overstay
verb
over·stay
ˌō-vər-ˈstā 
overstayed; overstaying; overstays
: to stay beyond the time or the limits of
Examples of overstay in a Sentence
She was guilty of overstaying a student visa.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
No one player ever overstays their welcome, including Jamie, who isn’t even seen in the show’s devastating final episode that focuses on his family and parents.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The Popular Interior Design Trend That’s Going Out Of Style
By
Soo Kim
Life and Trends Reporter
Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member
news article
0
Interior design trends come and go, and while some stand the test of time, others quickly overstay their welcome.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Many immigration violations, such as crossing the border or overstaying a visa, are categorized as civil offenses or criminal misdemeanors.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Overstay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstay. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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overstay
verb
over·stay
-ˈstā
: to stay beyond the time or the limits of
overstayed their welcome
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