stay up
verb
stayed up; staying up; stays up
: to continue to be awake past the time when one usually goes to bed
Don't stay up past your bedtime.
She stayed up to watch the late movie.
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The task was then to make the shirts look official, so a few members of the team’s staff stayed up all night before the game stitching on numbers, the Argentina crest and the Le Coq Sportif logo.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Catch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026
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“Stay up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20up. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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