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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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as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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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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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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Recent Examples of staying
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Boost your circadian rhythm by getting morning sunlight, staying active during the day to feel physically tired and giving up afternoon coffee to promote deeper, restorative sleep.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 May 2026
This setup lets the system adjust to waves and currents while staying stable.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
If positions are staying open while workloads increase, that affects how quickly the office can respond to the public.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Joe and the five boys relocated to Los Angeles, initially staying at various places around the city, including several hotels and the homes of Gordy and Ross.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
For Sierra, that means staying private for the time being.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Choose one direction, adjust as needed, and let clarity guide your next step forward with confidence and steady follow-through while staying flexible in how things unfold.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The pandemic had closed in by then, and people were staying at home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Verb
Avoiding injury, staying physically active, managing your weight, and quitting nicotine all support knee health.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Boost your circadian rhythm by getting morning sunlight, staying active during the day to feel physically tired and giving up afternoon coffee to promote deeper, restorative sleep.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 May 2026
This setup lets the system adjust to waves and currents while staying stable.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
If positions are staying open while workloads increase, that affects how quickly the office can respond to the public.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Joe and the five boys relocated to Los Angeles, initially staying at various places around the city, including several hotels and the homes of Gordy and Ross.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 4 May 2026
For Sierra, that means staying private for the time being.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Choose one direction, adjust as needed, and let clarity guide your next step forward with confidence and steady follow-through while staying flexible in how things unfold.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The pandemic had closed in by then, and people were staying at home.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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In 2014, Walton Global donated 80 acres along Chisholm Trail Parkway in southwest Fort Worth, which got the ball rolling on an eventual permanent campus.—
Samuel O’Neal
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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An Oceanside commission has recommended the city extend its contracts with Interfaith Community Services for efforts to find permanent housing for people living in camps along the state Route 78 corridor.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Rudolph Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Rob Carr / Getty Images Before starting her stable, DeVaux climbed her way up the ranks, beginning as a stable worker for the late Chuck Simon before becoming an assistant trainer for Chad Brown.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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One idea, conversation, or realization can shift your approach in a lasting way.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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To wake up to the consequences of our travels might sound like a lot of work, but doing so can bring deep and lasting rewards—for us as individuals, as well as for our societies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Setting aside the fact that Alonso was a homegrown fan favorite, the club’s all-time leader in home runs, and a player who authored some of the greatest moments in the team’s recent history, the Polar Bear was extremely durable.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Made from the same durable ripstop fabric as the other styles mentioned, these shortalls are designed to keep you cool, dry, and comfortable even in the harshest summer sun.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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The team didn’t sustain momentum enough, even after resilient comebacks.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Even so, when integrated into a resilient network, Typhon delivers a powerful and flexible deep-strike capability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s talk of whiskey, Saturday nights, cowboys, and everlasting love.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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This caused a large fish kill, a blow to the ecosystem and the thriving angler community.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The process of growing complementary plants next to one another for mutual gain, companion planting helps encourage a thriving garden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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