Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstaying
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Today’s retirees are outliving any previous generation.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026 -
Americans fear outliving their savings as much as any other potential retirement setback, including failing health, according to research from the Transamerica Center.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite is described as storage-rich and spa-like, with multiple closets and a bath built for lingering.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In our present moment, as the production and consumption of hot takes continues to accelerate, there is a powerful form of resistance to be found in lingering with the unfamiliar, in offering attention without the promise of a quick take-away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For Iran's leadership, by contrast, merely outlasting the onslaught could be seen as victory.—
JON GAMBRELL AND DAVID RISING THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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Surviving could be seen as victory for Iran For Iran’s leadership, by contrast, merely outlasting the onslaught could be seen as victory.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, the dog was flown to a ballfield where more rescuers were waiting with blankets to dry off and warm up the goldendoodle, who is now safe and comfortable.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seeing their faces plastered in and around their orange and blue locker room was a pinch-me moment for the Illini, who also had Final Four swag waiting for them at the team hotel.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Outstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstaying. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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