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staying put

ADJECTIVE

stable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced calm durable fast lasting permanent reliable safe secure solid steady strong substantial

STRONG

abiding anchored enduring established even firm invariable nailed poised set sound stabile stalwart staunch stout tough uniform

WEAK

brick-wall deep-rooted equable immutable perdurable resolute set in stone solid as a rock stationary steadfast sturdy sure together unalterable unchangeable unfluctuating unvarying unwavering well-built well-founded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broken ephemeral imbalanced impermanent insecure intermittent loose soft temporary undependable unfixed unprotected unreliable unsafe unstable untrustworthy vulnerable weak

STRONG

changeable changing different flexible indefinite irresolute unsound

WEAK

inconstant shaky wobbly

Example Sentences

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Perhaps we’ve become so comfortable here in this flawed dwelling that any alternative is more frightening than staying put.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

“I don’t think that most folks, especially in expensive coastal markets, are going to be able to save their way to a down payment solely by staying put and saving on moving costs.”

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Companies that make everything from flooring to house paint say consumers are staying put or delaying upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Now Iamaleava is staying put, giving his coach a huge building block as part of his efforts to forge a sturdy foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

The residents of Building 1244 might have been staying put in Hampton, but despite their concerns, much work remained for them on Project Mercury.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

staying put

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