stay in
phrasal verb
stayed in; staying in; stays in
: to stay inside or at home instead of going out
We went to a movie last night, but tonight we're staying in.
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So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.
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Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
Few migrants appear to view staying in Mexico as a viable option.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Baty took a big step defensively early last year, but couldn’t hit enough to stay in the big leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
While the Heat has been on the West Coast, Butler has been able to use the Heat’s facilities at Kaseya Center to stay in basketball shape even while suspended.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
Few migrants appear to view staying in Mexico as a viable option.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Baty took a big step defensively early last year, but couldn’t hit enough to stay in the big leagues.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
While the Heat has been on the West Coast, Butler has been able to use the Heat’s facilities at Kaseya Center to stay in basketball shape even while suspended.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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