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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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BBC News understands he has asked the government's other defence ministers to stay in post to minimise disruption.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

Iran has also shown in weeks of skirmishes that it has more than enough missiles to stay in the fight despite U.S. and Israeli efforts to degrade those capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Just trying to stay present, stay in the moment,” Balogun hastened to add.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

We can have phones in school, but they have to stay in our bags or lockers.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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