stay away
phrasal verb
stayed away; staying away; stays away
: to not go near someone or something : avoid
I know I shouldn't go there, but it's hard to stay away.
—usually + fromStay away from my girlfriend!
He usually stays away from large crowds.
I try to stay away from caffeine.
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Marshall suggests staying away from commercial degreasers such TSP (trisodium phosphate), other chemical bathroom cleaners, ammonia, or bleach.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Hoda Kotb can’t stay away from her friends at the Today show.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
After attempting to trade Tucker before the 2024-25 season began, Los Angeles told the veteran wing to stay away from the team until a deal was found.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Lifeguards and park rangers from Ventura to Orange County are on the lookout for more sickened animals and are cautioning the public to stay away.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Hoda Kotb can’t stay away from her friends at the Today show.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
After attempting to trade Tucker before the 2024-25 season began, Los Angeles told the veteran wing to stay away from the team until a deal was found.
—Evan Sidery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Lifeguards and park rangers from Ventura to Orange County are on the lookout for more sickened animals and are cautioning the public to stay away.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay away
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“Stay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20away. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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