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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
Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Could police have checked the hotel guest list to ensure no one staying there posed a threat?
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Recycling every drop However, staying hydrated in microgravity is challenging.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Nearly $700 million in payroll, hundreds more in luxury taxes, star power like Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, Francisco Lindor and Kyle Schwarber, and both teams are now overwhelmingly likely to be staying home while the small-market Pirates, Reds or Diamondbacks play into October.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Garza staying ready Mazzulla spoke Saturday about the early foul trouble starting center Neemias Queta has encountered in this series, which has contributed to both larger workloads for backup Nikola Vucevic and opportunities for third-stringer Luka Garza.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The armed assailant, who investigators believe was staying at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, ran past a security checkpoint before being apprehended after a brief pursuit that included gunfire.
—Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Keep yourself informed about tornado watches and warnings by staying connected to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
An operator at the hotel told USA TODAY a person named Cole Tomas Allen was staying at the hotel on April 25.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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According to authorities, Allen was staying at the Washington Hilton Hotel, where the dinner was hosted, and used an interior stairwell to bypass areas of the hotel that were heavily monitored.
—Kelsie Hoffman, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Could police have checked the hotel guest list to ensure no one staying there posed a threat?
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Recycling every drop However, staying hydrated in microgravity is challenging.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Nearly $700 million in payroll, hundreds more in luxury taxes, star power like Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, Francisco Lindor and Kyle Schwarber, and both teams are now overwhelmingly likely to be staying home while the small-market Pirates, Reds or Diamondbacks play into October.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Garza staying ready Mazzulla spoke Saturday about the early foul trouble starting center Neemias Queta has encountered in this series, which has contributed to both larger workloads for backup Nikola Vucevic and opportunities for third-stringer Luka Garza.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
The armed assailant, who investigators believe was staying at the Washington Hilton where the dinner was being held, ran past a security checkpoint before being apprehended after a brief pursuit that included gunfire.
—Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Keep yourself informed about tornado watches and warnings by staying connected to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
An operator at the hotel told USA TODAY a person named Cole Tomas Allen was staying at the hotel on April 25.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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The plan, conveyed through mediators in Pakistan to break a stalemate with Washington, calls for extending the ceasefire so the parties can work toward a permanent end to the fighting, Axios said.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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And du Rusquec’s quiet exit, without a media announcement or permanent replacement, adds to the uncertainty around the brand’s direction.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The survivor is in stable condition.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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He was placed on detox monitoring, which was later discontinued after his condition appeared stable.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The final Block Party was held in 2024, concluding an incredible run and leaving a lasting legacy in our community.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Oil and gas markets — already in turmoil over the Strait of Hormuz closure — will likely face further and lasting disruptions in the months ahead, analysts warned.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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This pliable guise is partially what makes his persona such a durable meme.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maple cabinets are durable, easy to clean, and can pair well with neutral or soft-toned walls.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Asian Development Bank estimates that the region will need to invest $210 billion annually in climate-resilient infrastructure through 2030.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Still, the optimistic view argues that human beings are incredibly resilient and have always adapted to progress in technology by shifting their skills and identifying new applications for them.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s talk of whiskey, Saturday nights, cowboys, and everlasting love.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Amazing was part of a thriving genre of periodicals that included Astounding Stories of Super-Science (later Analog Science Fiction and Fact) and Galaxy Science Fiction.—
Chris Klimek,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Among the many paying tribute to Thomas were those whose appreciation stretched back through his long career to his family roots in the thriving Yiddish theater scene of early 20th-century America.—
Penny Schwartz,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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