stay over

verb

stayed over; staying over; stays over
: to sleep at another person's house for the night
Can she stay over tonight?

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The amoeba becomes dangerous in water that stays over 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius) and for years has been seen almost exclusively in the summer in the southern part of the country. — Jack Brook, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 The amoeba becomes dangerous in water that stays over 77 degrees Fahrenheit and for years has been seen almost exclusively in the summer in the southern part of the country. — CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 If true, this would violate Local Law 18, the short-term-rental law that took effect in 2023, better known as the anti-Airbnb law, which requires those renting a room for less than 30 days to be present while guests are staying over. — Adam Robb, Curbed, 27 July 2026 Make sure the left knee points forward and stays over the toes the entire time. — Mallory Creveling, Health, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay over

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“Stay over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20over. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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