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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
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
For me, that translates to modernizing with intention and staying committed to a growth mindset by continuously learning, taking on new challenges, and surrounding myself with people who elevate my thinking.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Even with all my training and all the weight-loss strategies at my fingertips, staying consistent felt like an uphill battle.
—Self Staff, SELF, 9 Jan. 2026
The actress Lisa Bonet was staying at Taylor Swift’s house while the singer was away.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Blood sugar regulation is a big part of staying healthy, especially for people with prediabetes or diabetes.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Six weeks later, Delvey was taken into custody by ICE for allegedly staying past her visa.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The best beanies for women are quintessential cold-weather hats that strike a delicate balance between staying warm and looking polished, even when the weather is anything but fashion-friendly.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Health officials recommend annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older and staying current on COVID-19 vaccinations.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
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The town of Wellington is where many men who are unhoused in Fort Collins are staying their nights of late.
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The museum team searched throughout Overtown for permanent exhibition space.—
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The kiosk will not have permanent power or plumbing.—
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Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.—
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
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That adds up to lasting and positive changes in your health, says Zumpano.—
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But our post featuring a turnaround in Estee Lauder (EL) was even more opportunistic and memorable in that that stock staged a lasting bullish reversal following a strong counter-trend setup in an environment characterized by persistent weakness in the broader consumer staples sector.—
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Our role at Wove was to translate that level of thoughtfulness and emotion into a timeless design that tells their story in a way that feels both deeply personal and enduring.—
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And this time, the pain was more intense and more enduring.—
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This chic travel bag has a waterproof faux leather exterior, plus a durable polyester lining that’s easy to clean.—
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It’s made from a lightweight, durable fabric that offers flexibility for the number of pieces stored inside.—
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The blocks support shoreline reinforcement and flood-resilient infrastructure.—
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The Lone Star State figures arrived as federal jobs data reiterated that the national labor market has remained resilient but largely stagnant.—
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And unlike most football cities, when players take the time to understand what makes people from Buffalo tick, their devotion to the player can be everlasting.—
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While the Mini Boot and Tazz Slipper have had their moment, the everlasting tall boot of the early 2000s is set to make a comeback.—
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Ronny Hartmann | Afp | Getty Images Rolls-Royce shares have hit fresh record highs every single trading day so far this year, as the aerospace and defense firm reaps benefits from multiple directions – from its exposure to defense, to its thriving power systems business and a wider FTSE 100 rally.—
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Settlements turned into towns, towns turned into thriving American port cities.—
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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