Word of the Day – May 9, 2026
stay
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| Noun | Continuing or remaining in a place or state. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | A thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset). (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Noun | A judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted. (used 12 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Stay the same; remain in a certain state. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Stop or halt. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Overcome or allay. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Fasten with stays. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Remain behind. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Stop a judicial process. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Hang on during a trial of endurance. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Continue in a place, position, or situation. (used 13 times in citations and controls) |
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| Verb | Stay behind. (used 0 times in citations and controls) |
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Other Forms
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| Past | stays |
| Past Participle | staying |
| Plural | stays |
| Third Person | stayed |
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