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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
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And staying socially and mentally engaged by participating in hobbies, learning new skills, and maintaining relationships with family and friends are all ways to keep the body and brain active. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Altman had been making note of Kushner’s investment in founders at splashy startups, including Slack, Instacart, and payment giant Stripe—staying loyal and lavishing them with attention even during rocky stretches. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Factors included people staying indoors due to the temperature outside, holiday travel and gatherings. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Doing this can help redirect its energy to staying productive if there’s a fall bloom in its growth cycle. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026 While Sebastiaan Bornauw was staying wide on the right of the back three, Trafford came out to split Tarik Muharemovic and Jaka Bijol, offering them a passing option. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Reviewers highlight the cute, casual look and buttery-soft fabric that’s perfect for staying comfy on road trips and flights. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Firms invest more to produce more to export more at lower or negative margins, subsidized by local governments whose own fiscal health depends on the factories’ staying open. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 The family had gathered on July 27, 2019, and Sneed was staying at her brother's new home on Eagle Drive in Mansfield, joining others to help unpack and mark the occasion. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 13 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
  • And officials who reach the rank of director-general and above generally have to live with permanent limits on their freedom to travel abroad, even after retirement.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Piero Hincapie’s loan move from Bayer Leverkusen a year ago was made permanent and Illan Meslier has joined on a free transfer after leaving Leeds United.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of permanent
Verb
  • Two of the remaining 11 managers, Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi, weren’t in charge of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at the turn of the year.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time since the Second World War, wealthy Americans watched their tax rates plunge, unleashing a genie that, in time, would shake loose any remaining restrictions on American oligarchs’ wealth.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • Campione said her campaign was focused on protecting rural lands from being annexed into cities for rural subdivisions and stopping activities that could ruin water quality or override property rights.
    — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Head south towards the River Douro, stopping to see sights such as the famed azulejo tiles in São Bento station and the cathedral along the way.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • The timeline keeps changing while this community is left waiting.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tighten the plan, cut one extra, and let your spark support the work instead of waiting outside it.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of waiting
Verb
  • The mayor said people visiting historic Bushnell Park don’t want to look down and see a message about slip and falls.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Rays open a four-game series against visiting Baltimore beginning Friday, while the Athletics host Texas for three games starting Friday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of visiting
Verb
  • Ultimately, though, the highlight is grabbing a glass of local wine at the lobby bar, carrying it to any one of the viewpoints on the massive lawn, and watching sunset over the silent sound, feeling like everything the light touches is yours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike via the group’s news agency Saba on Tuesday, saying the ship was carrying military equipment.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of carrying
Adjective
  • Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both males were listed in stable condition, according to Boisvert.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stable
Verb
  • Mendoza went three and out on his third drive, but then methodically marched the offense down the field before stalling.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In May 2023, Serbia and Kosovo reached an agreement which included commitments by both sides to clarify the fate of the missing, but Kosovo and Serbia have accused each other of stalling efforts to work together.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stalling

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