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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Police warned the public to stay away from the area.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Police have warned members of the public to stay away from the area.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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A Miami Beach reality show spoof warns spring breakers to stay away.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
In general, stay away from shots—this tequila is meant to be more of a sip-and-savor experience.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Police have warned members of the public to stay away from the area.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Follow more of our reporting on Miami Beach Miami Beach
A Miami Beach reality show spoof warns spring breakers to stay away.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
In general, stay away from shots—this tequila is meant to be more of a sip-and-savor experience.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 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 9 Feb. 2025.
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