1
as in remaining
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
let's stay inside this pavilion until it stops raining
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2
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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3
as in waiting
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
we'll stay for a while longer and see if anyone shows up
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4
as in visiting
to reside as a temporary guest
let's stay at a quaint inn rather than at some generic motel
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as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
beams being used to stay the bridge while it is undergoing repairs
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as in permanent
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Recent Examples of staying
Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Whereas a hotel or resort can focus on implementing competitive strategies while staying at one address, private jets are continuously in motion.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Showers and storms are expected to move through the area beginning late Wednesday morning and continuing into the afternoon, with most of the rain staying north of Interstate 70, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee estimates staying at a public hospital in Taiwan could cost as low as a few hundred dollars.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Official guidelines on staying safe from COVID Federal public health authorities and experts currently do not align in their COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Getting adequate nutrition, staying hydrated, and resting when possible all support milk supply and milk quality.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Originally a mansion built in 1881, the 14-room boutique hotel feels like staying at your eccentric friend’s country home in the best way; splashy decor and mixed prints characterize the aesthetic, and many of the pieces are handmade or one-of-a-kind.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Whereas a hotel or resort can focus on implementing competitive strategies while staying at one address, private jets are continuously in motion.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Showers and storms are expected to move through the area beginning late Wednesday morning and continuing into the afternoon, with most of the rain staying north of Interstate 70, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee estimates staying at a public hospital in Taiwan could cost as low as a few hundred dollars.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Official guidelines on staying safe from COVID Federal public health authorities and experts currently do not align in their COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Getting adequate nutrition, staying hydrated, and resting when possible all support milk supply and milk quality.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Originally a mansion built in 1881, the 14-room boutique hotel feels like staying at your eccentric friend’s country home in the best way; splashy decor and mixed prints characterize the aesthetic, and many of the pieces are handmade or one-of-a-kind.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
But whatever the reason, if users aren’t staying, your trust score is going to take a hit.
—Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Whereas a hotel or resort can focus on implementing competitive strategies while staying at one address, private jets are continuously in motion.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Showers and storms are expected to move through the area beginning late Wednesday morning and continuing into the afternoon, with most of the rain staying north of Interstate 70, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee estimates staying at a public hospital in Taiwan could cost as low as a few hundred dollars.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Official guidelines on staying safe from COVID Federal public health authorities and experts currently do not align in their COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Getting adequate nutrition, staying hydrated, and resting when possible all support milk supply and milk quality.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Originally a mansion built in 1881, the 14-room boutique hotel feels like staying at your eccentric friend’s country home in the best way; splashy decor and mixed prints characterize the aesthetic, and many of the pieces are handmade or one-of-a-kind.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But whatever the reason, if users aren’t staying, your trust score is going to take a hit.
—Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Whereas a hotel or resort can focus on implementing competitive strategies while staying at one address, private jets are continuously in motion.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Showers and storms are expected to move through the area beginning late Wednesday morning and continuing into the afternoon, with most of the rain staying north of Interstate 70, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Lee estimates staying at a public hospital in Taiwan could cost as low as a few hundred dollars.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Official guidelines on staying safe from COVID Federal public health authorities and experts currently do not align in their COVID-19 vaccine guidance.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2025
Getting adequate nutrition, staying hydrated, and resting when possible all support milk supply and milk quality.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Originally a mansion built in 1881, the 14-room boutique hotel feels like staying at your eccentric friend’s country home in the best way; splashy decor and mixed prints characterize the aesthetic, and many of the pieces are handmade or one-of-a-kind.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
Adjective
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Tundidor cast the lone dissenting vote, holding firm on his call for a deeper, permanent tax cut over a one-time rebate.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The artifacts will form part of the permanent collection of the forthcoming National Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus, currently under construction.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When Spirit emerged from bankruptcy in March, its leaders were hoping to find more stable financial footing.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Huff predicts that white and blue collar alike could be on the chopping block, with impacts spread across gig and stable professions and routine jobs like data entry and customer service among those facing the greatest risk.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For example, the healthcare industry has long prioritized the patient experience, often at the expense of clinicians, but lasting impact comes from designing for both.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The results were ugly and caused lasting damage to our citizens' livelihoods and our city's reputation.—
Ted Wheeler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wealth Is Built Without Greed The most enduring wealth isn’t built by gaming the system but through discipline, restraint and integrity.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The California native went on to become one of the most enduring figures of the New Hollywood period, with leading roles in classic movies like All the President’s Men, Three Days of the Condor, The Sting, The Great Gatsby and Sydney Pollack’s Out of Africa.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Constructed with a blend of cotton and spandex, the jacket is durable and structured but flexible and comfortable to wear all day long.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Veloz is building a durable public understanding of EVs that can weather political shifts, market headwinds, and misinformation campaigns.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Strong social ties keep the mind engaged and resilient.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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ByJohn Spencer-Taylor AUTHOR POST | Paid Program John Spencer-Taylor (Spence) is the CEO of BrainGu, a company dedicated to building innovative, resilient software solutions that bridge the gap between commercial technology and defense operations.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The prolific singer-songwriter discusses the silver lining of grief, her everlasting obsession with nature, and her new album, Neon Grey Midnight Green.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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John Belushi and Chris Farley both died of drug overdoses at 33 and there’s this everlasting legend about them.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The habitat corridors needed to support thriving populations of jaguars and dolphins and productive fisheries are threatened by both deforestation and construction of hydropower dams.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the final season begins, Jamie and Claire apparently find war has followed them home to Fraser’s Ridge, by now a thriving settlement that grew in their absence.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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