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adjective

as in permanent

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staying

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verb (1)

present participle of stay
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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staying

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verb (2)

present participle of stay
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
Verb
Those staying at Villa M Margherita will have their own personal chef on speed dial. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Sanctioning outgoings proved equally difficult, with Edson Alvarez and Soungoutou Magassa staying despite wanting to leave. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The aircraft can operate far above commercial aviation while staying much closer to Earth than orbital spacecraft. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Key Takeaways Walking regularly helps maintain muscle strength, balance, and mobility, which are essential for staying independent as you age. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026 Around 400 survivors, mostly from the town of Timure, about 65 miles west of Kathmandu, have been staying at the Yellow Gumba monastery. — Shristi Kafle, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Lugo is now staying at HHH recuperative care, a 100-bed interim housing program with on-duty medical staff. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Ohio Court of Appeals issued orders staying the injunction granted to several plaintiff athletes pending appeal. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 In the South China Morning Post article that aired these findings, residents offered details of their daily routines – time outdoors, staying as active as possible and kindness. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying
  1. permanent
  2. remaining
  3. stopping
  4. waiting
  5. visiting
  6. carrying
  7. stable
  8. stalling
Adjective
  • Following that crash, the FAA implemented permanent restrictions on helicopter operations around the airport.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • At the time she was laid to rest without a grave maker, but this month officials memorialized Raker by commissioning a permanent marker at her burial site.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of permanent
Verb
  • Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division contenders.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The remaining allocation has also drawn intense interest from the market.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of remaining
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  • There is really no way to talk about the film unless one falls back on wispy vagaries and pointed allusions to cinematic precedents, or just explaining the act one set-up and then stopping with the warning that things get really weird thereafter.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Plain water can help remove waste from the blood into the urine, stopping kidney stones from forming.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Imagine Bret’s surprise to find Robert waiting for him on his bed, having been questioned again thanks to Bret’s accusations.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The same goes for those who are waiting for an important email or clear response — give it a minute.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of waiting
Verb
  • The southern Sinai peninsula is a popular tourist destination, with many travelers visiting the region to snorkel and dive in the Red Sea, the outlet reported.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Poul Thorsen, a research investigator who was working as a visiting scientist at the CDC, was extradited to the United States following 11 years avoiding capture in Denmark, according to federal prosecutors.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of visiting
Verb
  • Washington claimed that the launchers were preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Hormuz Strait.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck on Monday, undermining the White House’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz is safe for navigation.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of carrying
Adjective
  • Dark matter has never been detected, but it is believed to make up 85% of the total matter in the universe and help hold stars and galaxies in stable orbits.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the time of transport, two patients were in serious condition and four were in stable condition.
    — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of stable
Verb
  • Despite multiple warnings issued by Elizabeth Police to stay off the roads, CBS News New York saw many drivers take their chances and pay the price, getting stuck or stalling.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Similar legislation failed to pass in 2023 after stalling in a committee hearing, and in 2018 after pushback from the ACLU California Action, which remains opposed to this year’s version of the bill.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stalling

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“Staying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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