overstaying

present participle of overstay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstaying
Verb
  • While the ZigZag’s exact range, payload, and loitering capacity remain undisclosed, its design reflects the growing sophistication of Ukrainian drone technology.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Hopkins, whose ward includes that block, told the Tribune a crowd of around 50 teens was loitering in the movie theater’s lobby before the shots rang out.
    Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Magical door wash to welcome in the new To create your magic door wash, start with a glass mason jar and cleanse the space above it by ringing a bell in a clockwise motion to clear any lingering energy.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Don't jump to conclusions about a compromise state budget plan with cuts, taxes and a lingering bit of uncertainty.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.
    Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Overstaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstaying. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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