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
Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Company leaders set the tone—sharing the vision and purpose driving company goals and helping employees see their role in those plans as critical and worth staying for.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
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Recovery programs are day by day for the rest of time and must be permanent.Guest Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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The move doesn’t appear to have been permanent, as Spears was photographed returning to Los Angeles last week.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Medics took both victims to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Like a whole bunch of clutter and nothing stable in there.Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The quality of Georgian wine declined, but more tragic and lasting was the impact of Soviet policy on grape diversity.Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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Make sure to maintain a balance between automation and human interaction; while technology streamlines processes, personal touchpoints often leave the most lasting impression.Pascal Bélanger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Their action testifies to the enduring relevance of this 19th century play, which was adapted by Amy Herzog and ran until June.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Spotlight Award celebrates an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special appreciation of the importance of costume design.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Crafted from stainless steel, the lock is lightweight but durable and easy to set up.Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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In a way, this dynamic has made the IRA more durable.Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Having a broad network of partners—including companies, charities, think tanks, and other multilateral institutions—can help make an organization more resilient.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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That commitment to authenticity will drive Deb through to whatever awaits her in Episode 8 — and even further into the legacy of one of the most resilient killers on TV.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Dec. 2024
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For now, the view here is that absent the monumental theft that is devaluation there’s no market for someone as odious as Hitler, nor is there acceptance of the genocidal horrors that Hitler foisted on Germany to its everlasting detriment.John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Trinity ring was first designed in 1924 by Louis Cartier and showcased three interlocking bands (one each in platinum, yellow gold and rose gold) – symbolizing everlasting love and offering a playful aesthetic that may well have been the first true luxury fidget ring.Roberta Naas, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of businesses like ours flourish in a thriving production environment.Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another member, who runs a thriving real estate development company with his family, relied on Quintessentially to help book meal and hotel reservations on a recent six-week-long work trip through the Middle East and Asia.Brienne Walsh, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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