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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Others, like Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, are mostly staying away from a bill Sanders has sponsored that would block funding for military force against Iran—despite the fact that Schumer sponsored similar legislation in 2020.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
Kids and adults alike just can’t seem to stay away from beloved franchise collections like Harry Potter and Star Wars, as well as trending new additions like the Botanicals sets of blooming flowers and verdant plants.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 15 June 2025
Bass said an 8 p.m. curfew would remain in effect Saturday night and implored protesters to stay away from violence and vandalism.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Early signs of a slowdown emerged in March as Canadian travelers stayed away.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
Kids and adults alike just can’t seem to stay away from beloved franchise collections like Harry Potter and Star Wars, as well as trending new additions like the Botanicals sets of blooming flowers and verdant plants.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 15 June 2025
Bass said an 8 p.m. curfew would remain in effect Saturday night and implored protesters to stay away from violence and vandalism.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
Early signs of a slowdown emerged in March as Canadian travelers stayed away.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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“Stay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20away. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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