staying

ADJECTIVE

continual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around-the-clock ceaseless continuous endless enduring frequent interminable perpetual persistent recurrent relentless repeated steady unbroken unceasing unending uninterrupted unremitting

WEAK

aeonian connected consecutive dateless eternal everlasting oft-repeated permanent persisting regular repetitive running timeless unchanging unfailing unflagging unvarying unwaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular occasional sporadic stopping terminable transient

WEAK

checked halting inconstant temporary

ADJECTIVE

left

Synonyms

STRONG

continuing departed extra forsaken leftover marooned over remaining residual split

WEAK

gone out

ADJECTIVE

occupying

Synonyms

STRONG

commanding controlling covering holding maintaining obtaining owning permeating pervading placed possessing posted remaining residing resting sitting situated tenanting

WEAK

assigned to living in settled on taking up

Antonyms

WEAK

gone leaving removing

ADJECTIVE

old

Synonyms

STRONGEST

age-old established familiar

STRONG

constant firm perennial solid steady versed veteran vintage

WEAK

continuing enduring experienced hardened inveterate lifelong long-lasting long-lived of long standing perpetual practiced skilled time-honored

Antonyms

STRONG

broken changeable green inexperienced intermittent interrupted soft unstable unsteady untrustworthy wavering weak

WEAK

contemporary current fresh late modern new recent up-to-date young youthful

ADJECTIVE

round-the-clock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

around-the-clock constant continuous endless incessant interminable nonstop ongoing perpetual relentless unbroken unending uninterrupted

WEAK

aeonian ceaseless connected consecutive dateless enduring eternal everlasting frequent oft-repeated permanent persistent persisting recurrent regular repeated repetitive running steady timeless unceasing unchanging unfailing unflagging unremitting unvarying unwaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded broken ceasing completed discontinuous ending finished incontinuous intermittent interrupted stopping terminable terminating transient

ADJECTIVE

unremitting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ceaseless continuous enduring eternal incessant ongoing persistent recurrent relentless unceasing unending unflagging

WEAK

aeonian around-the-clock connected consecutive constant dateless endless everlasting frequent interminable nonstop oft-repeated permanent perpetual persisting regular repeated repetitive round-the-clock running steady timeless unbroken unchanging unfailing uninterrupted unvarying unwaning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ceasing changing completed discontinuous ending finished infrequent intermittent interrupted stopping transient

ADJECTIVE

visiting

Synonyms

STRONG

calling stopping

WEAK

stopping over

NOUN

arrest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delay suspension

STRONG

blockage cessation check checking end halt hindrance inhibition interruption obstruction prevention restraining restraint stalling stay stoppage suppression

Antonyms

STRONG

advance aid assistance beginning commencement continuation freedom go help liberation promotion start

WEAK

activation encouragement letting go release

NOUN

visiting

Synonyms

STRONG

sojourning touring

WEAK

stopping over

Example Sentences

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Just ahead of Harry's arrival, Buckingham Palace contradicted the duke's team to say that he would not be staying at the palace after missing a deadline to accept the accommodation offer.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

At the same time, employees are staying in the workforce longer, increasing the likelihood they will simultaneously be working and taking care of an aging loved one.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

In a turn of events, the Duke of Sussex will not be staying at Buckingham Palace after he accepted an invitation too late, a source has said, according to the Daily Telegraph.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Does Moreno appear interested in staying for the long haul?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

‘My sister Hannie and I are staying with our cousins.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

staying

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