as in permanent
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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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as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
stay the trial until this new evidence has been processed
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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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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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Recent Examples of staying
Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.
—Mina Elias, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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To avoid permanent stains that might force you to throw out some of your favorite pieces of clothing, follow this practical guide for pretreating your laundry.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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His paintings have been exhibited in solo and group shows and permanent collections throughout California, including the National Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, William D. Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad, Oceanside Museum of Art, Borrego Art Institute, and the Gotthelf Art Gallery in La Jolla.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The man is currently recovering and in stable condition at Kings County Hospital's intensive care unit, according to a GoFundMe page created to help him with his unforeseen medical expenses.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Medics took both victims to New York-Presbyterian Columbia Hospital in stable condition.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Join over 80,000 supporters nationwide in standing up for investigative journalism that informs, inspires, and creates lasting impact.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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Comments How to make a lasting first impression with Kate Hudson: show up flustered and sweaty.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Once again, Brian and The Beach Boys had created one of the era’s most enduring and loved pieces of music.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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Naturally, the Australian will also have an enduring emotional connection with a fanbase starved for silverware and a group of players new to winning trophies.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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The secret here is Patagonia’s durable spandex jersey blend that stretches with give, hugging in all the right places.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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The chair features a durable, rust-proof aluminum frame that’s covered in a woven material that’s designed to look like wicker.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Spaun’s performance Sunday was inarguably one of the most resilient by a major champion in the history of the sport.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The labor market has been resilient, but there's also been clear signs of softening, with recurring jobless claims being at their highest levels since November 2021.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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Anything can help in the everlasting quest to accurately predict who will be the lucky one to wear the green jacket on Sunday.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, locals mainly subsist on pintxos — the quicker, punchier Basque equivalent to Spanish tapas — which are downed as part of an everlasting bar crawl.—
Colin Wrenn,
The Denver Post,
25 Mar. 2025
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This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.—
Adolfo Carrión Jr,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Once a thriving port city, Ephesus is thought to have been originally settled around 1200 BCE, towards the end of the Bronze age.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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