stay up

VERB

hang

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach bend cover dangle decorate drape drift flap float hold hover lean pin remain stick swing wave

STRONG

adhere beetle bow cling deck depend droop drop fasten fix flop furnish impend incline loll lop lower nail overhang project rest sag tack trail

WEAK

be fastened be in mid-air be loose be pendent be poised

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach remove straighten unfasten

STRONG

do let go loosen release rise

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Even in the event that the conflict ends, fuel prices could still stay up and those airfares can stay up,” she says.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The “Operation Epic Furious” video games are scheduled to stay up for at least the next few days, the rep said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

"The way I see it, we don't deserve to stay up this season so, if we do, it's a bonus."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I don't think they will stay up - I'm really worried for them, but they need him to have five more games like that and that will give them the best chance.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Soon she starts breathing heavy, and I know she’s knocked out, but I stay up a long time thinking about what she said, about Isaiah Dunn being her hero.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

stay up

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