outstayed

verb

Definition of outstayednext
past tense of outstay
1
as in overstayed

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2
as in outlasted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstayed
  1. outlasted
  2. lingered
  3. waited
Verb
  • Decreasing power, creative solutions The probes, which launched weeks apart in 1977, have long outlasted their original missions, designed to fly by the largest planets in our solar system over the course of four years.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted the Cincinnati Bengals in a 44-38 win on the road.
    Andrew Greif, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlasted
Verb
  • Guests lingered on the lawn, glasses of rosé in hand, reflecting on the day’s celebration of beauty, empowerment, and connection.
    Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After the Mass, faithful attendees, priests, nuns and other guests lingered in the cathedral, their awe evident.
    THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lingered
Verb
  • Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While sitting bundled up in a chair, Lefebvre wore large sunglasses with a paper plate filled with birdseed attached and waited for her first visitor.
    Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of waited
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“Outstayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstayed. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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