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Synonyms

stay put

Idioms  

  1. Remain in a fixed or established position, as in I can't get that trellis to stay put, or I'm coming, just stay put till I get there. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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“It doesn’t mean I’m going to stay put for the rest of the year,” he said, adding that if the labor market continues to weaken, he would push for cuts again.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

For British singer- songwriter Myles Smith, it's a "mixed bag" as to why artists might choose to stay put.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Builders say that the extra cost is no longer worth it because these days, manufactured homes often stay put.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Most of these homeowners may be unaffected if they stay put in their homes and home prices recover.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

“Yes, ma’am. He didn’t find anything. He then told Khalil to stay put while he ran his license and registration.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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