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stay in

VERB

remain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue endure go on hover last linger live persist prevail stand stop survive wait

STRONG

abide bide bivouac bunk cling delay dwell freeze halt hang inhabit lodge nest outlast outlive pause perch reside rest roost sojourn squat tarry visit

WEAK

be left hang out hold over hold the fort keep on make camp put on hold remain standing sit out sit through sit tight stay behind stay over stay put stick around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease die discontinue go leave lie

STRONG

carry on depart hurry move

WEAK

forge

Example Sentences

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The temporary waiver of some of this fund’s expenses will stay in place until at least April 30, 2027.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Under Dutch law, it is compulsory for children between five and 16 to attend school - then they must stay in education or training until they either secure a qualification or turn 18.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“Little by little, they let me stay in the kitchen longer and longer,” Joel said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“They should stay in their home and I will stay in mine,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

This place was going to sound so bad and scary, and look so disgusting, they’d want to stay in their house in town and never come live out here.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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