overstay
verb (used with object)
to stay beyond the time, limit, or duration of; outstay.
overstaying
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present participleof overstay.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegedly overstaying his visa, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Now, the government is planning to increase the number of employees at the Immigration Services Agency by about 230 people, aiming to strengthen enforcement against foreigners illegally overstaying.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Charli XCX said the film deals with "the lifespan of art, the idea of... overstaying your welcome in a cultural space".
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
ICE accused Clarke of overstaying his visa and arrested him.
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2025
The guard opens the door, probably to yell at me for overstaying my welcome, but I’m already making my way out.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
