Definitions

stay out

VERB

avoid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

avert bypass dodge escape evade fend off shun sidestep ward off

STRONG

abstain circumvent deflect desist ditch divert duck elude eschew flee hide jump obviate recoil shake shirk shy skip skirt weave withdraw

WEAK

circumlocute cold-shoulder fake out give the slip hold off keep clear lay low run for cover shake and bake shake off shrink from shuffle off skip out on skip town stay away steer clear of step aside turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet

STRONG

allow help permit stay take on

WEAK

seek want

VERB

stay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue delay hang last linger remain reside settle stand stick around stop

STRONG

abide bide bunk dally endure halt hover lag loiter nest outstay pause perch procrastinate reprieve respite roost sojourn squat sweat tarry

WEAK

establish oneself hang about hang around hang in hang out hold the fort put down roots sit tight stay put sweat it out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance depart go hurry leave move rush

STRONG

carry on complete finish push

Example Sentences

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While it’s become more common for private companies to stay out of the public markets for longer periods, not many are as seasoned as SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The VAR's decision to stay out of it will probably leave Manchester United fans a bit miffed.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

While Buffett would stay out of the business unless he felt companies weren’t performing to par, Abel’s style is to take pre-emptive action to make his expectations clear, people familiar with Berkshire’s businesses said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Telemundo strives to stay out of the political fray, Garcia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Thousands of miles across the Atlantic, the United States was still trying hard to stay out of the war.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

stay out

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