Answer: staying

AnswerCrossword Clue
staying(of a competitor or player) Keep up with (another) during a race or match
stayingStop, delay, or prevent (something), in particular suspend or postpone (judicial proceedings) or refrain from pressing (charges)
stayingRemain in a specified state or position
stayingRemain in the same place
stayingLive permanently
stayingContinue or persevere with (an activity or task)
stayingSTAY, to remain in a place of a condition
staying(of food) Remain in the stomach, rather than be thrown up as vomit
stayingDelay leaving so as to join in (an activity)
stayingAssuage (hunger) for a short time
stayingRemain in the mind or memory of (someone)
STAYINGHanging in
stayingWait a moment in order to allow someone time to think or speak
staying(of a person) Live somewhere temporarily as a visitor or guest
stayingSupport or prop up
stayingCurb; check
STAYINGSticking around
STAYINGKind of power
STAYINGHolding out: Colloq.
STAYINGLasting; enduring.
STAYINGAbiding.