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stay away

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 out steer clear of step aside turn aside
Antonyms
STRONGEST
face meet
STRONG
allow help permit stay take on
WEAK
seek want

Example Sentences

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Iran warned mariners against attempting to pass through the strait without permission from Tehran and warned U.S. forces to stay away.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“I am just concerned that if I don’t order both of them to stay away from each other, there’s going to be some additional problems.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The U.S. has warned the militias are planning more attacks and has told citizens to stay away from the embassy and consulates in Iraq.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

No wonder we can’t seem to stay away, no matter how hard we try.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Now I understand why Dad wanted us to stay away.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller