outstays

verb

present tense third-person singular of outstay
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as in overstays

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as in lasts (beyond)

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  1. lingers
  2. outlives
  3. outlasts
Verb
  • There are few households in Israel that haven’t been affected in some way by the events that have played out since, leaving a sense of profound grief and insecurity that lingers across the Israeli society.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Even as the sense of a hazy disturbance in the force lingers, Burkholder’s approximately three-minute statement at least demystified some of the curious situation.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lingers
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  • The once-promising prodigy will grow dissolute, remorseful and resentful of his wife, who outlives him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Another may vanish but leave behind an idea that outlives it.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlives
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  • In the long run, integrity builds stronger relationships, attracts the right opportunities and creates a reputation that outlasts any marketing hype.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In a men’s semifinal match, Roger Federer outlasts Juan Martin del Potro in a 19-17 final set and clinches his first Olympic singles medal.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of outlasts
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“Outstays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstays. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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