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Settles For A Slimmer Figure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STAYS" which means:
- noun
- • A woman's close-fitting foundation garment verb
- • To prop; support; sustain; hold up; steady.
- • To support from sinking; to sustain with strength; to satisfy in part or for the time.
- • To stop; detain; keep back; delay; hinder.
- • To restrain; withhold; check; stop.
- • To cause to cease; to put an end to.
- • To put off; defer; postpone; delay; keep back.
- • To hold the attention of.
- • To bear up under; to endure; to hold out against; to resist.
- • To wait for; await.
- • To remain for the purpose of; to stay to take part in or be present at (a meal, ceremony etc.).
- • To rest; depend; rely.
- • To stop; come to a stand or standstill.
- • To come to an end; cease.
- • To dwell; linger; tarry; wait.
- • To make a stand; to stand firm.
- • To hold out, as in a race or contest; last or persevere to the end.
- • To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
- • To wait; rest in patience or expectation.
- • (used with on or upon) to wait as an attendant; give ceremonious or submissive attendance.
- • To continue to have a particular quality.
- • To live; reside
- • To brace or support with a stay or stays
- • To incline forward, aft, or to one side by means of stays.
- • To tack; put on the other tack.
- • To change; tack; go about; be in stays, as a ship.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She stays at home during the weekends."
- • "He stays up late to finish his assignments."
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