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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

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

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The long-term commitment to Europe came about after the U.S. repeatedly found it couldn’t ignore or stay out of major conflicts there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“I can stay out here if I want to. So I can run for help if anything happens.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix