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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Just be sure to stay away from synthetic or unnatural materials.
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Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Due to Coleman and Terry’s refusal to stay away from Richardson’s vehicle, the officer issued a citation to the two track stars for stopping on a limited highway, according to police.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The judge also ordered Rivers to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from FMU.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Court records show that King was found guilty of destruction of property in November in Kansas City Municipal Court and was ordered to stay away from Wells’ home.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
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Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Due to Coleman and Terry’s refusal to stay away from Richardson’s vehicle, the officer issued a citation to the two track stars for stopping on a limited highway, according to police.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The judge also ordered Rivers to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from FMU.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Court records show that King was found guilty of destruction of property in November in Kansas City Municipal Court and was ordered to stay away from Wells’ home.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Stay away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20away. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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