1
as in remaining
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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2
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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3
as in waiting
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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4
as in visiting
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 carrying
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 permanent
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Recent Examples of staying
Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
Adjective
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The club have since made Jean-Clair Todibo’s £33m transfer permanent and added £19m Diouf and £20m Hermansen.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ukraine says the two sides need a ceasefire first, and can then sit down and negotiate the much more complicated terms of a permanent peace agreement.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Travelers are advised to consider alternative itineraries, focusing on stable routes and refundable connections, and to maintain thorough records of expenses and communication with the airline.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Younger people are lonelier – many of them have trouble finding stable friendships and are unable to find a romantic partner.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His 2020 reelection sparked the largest protests in Belarus' history, lasting months and prompting a severe crackdown resulting in more than 65,000 arrests and sanctions from the West.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Money brings safety, but intelligent risk-taking creates opportunity, growth and lasting satisfaction in turning ideas into reality with the right people, vision and purpose.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But inside one of the neighborhood's historic homes, more than 400 artworks and collectibles were up for grabs — all once owned by an artist who designed one of the city's most enduring logos.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most enduring type of door handle, however, and the one with the longest use in automotive production, is the pull out style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What’s different now is how broad and durable the sponsorship has become.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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There’s no point in picking out something that’s not durable, or anything that will get weathered with use.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Liveness detection is one of several tools organizations can use to meet this moment, protect users and build resilient, digital trust.—
Mohamed Lazzouni,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The seasoned attorney then built Oak Grove to make estate planning accessible, thoughtful, and resilient for families.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hogan then used the everlasting leg-drop to win his third championship, and waved the American flag in the ring as a celebration.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is motivated by a desire to bring about the end times and usher in an everlasting Islamic imperium.—
Mike Coté,
National Review,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s despite the genre’s massive sales and streaming numbers, its dominance on the charts, and its own thriving music video tradition.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For her part, LePatner said UJA had been integral in her growth as a business executive with a thriving Jewish identity.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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