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.
Examples of stay in in a Sentence
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Where to stay in Oak Bluffs and Martha's Vineyard:
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
This popular peninsula in Massachusetts is a vacation hotspot for good reason.
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Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
Their flexible, wraparound ear loops are also designed to stay in place during vigorous workouts, and they’re built to withstand sweaty workout sessions and runs thanks to their IPX7 rating for sweat and water resistance.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Lake then appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, which instituted a temporary stay in the defamation lawsuit but later lifted it and rejected Lake's request.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Some, but not all, migrants intend to stay in their new country permanently.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Verizon spent about $25 million in connectivity service upgrades in Detroit over the last year, 98% of which is staying in the city permanently, said Scott Hubble, principal engineer.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Probiotics are part of this microflora; their function is to help the skin’s microbiome stay in balance by keeping potentially harmful bacteria in check and preventing them from over-proliferating.
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
But scientists and environmental advocates calling for global chemical regulations note that plastic waste – and the chemicals it's made from – doesn't stay in the country where it is produced.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Average stays in skilled nursing facilities, the most common location for a patient with long-term needs to go after treatment in a locked hospital unit, currently range from 331 to 789 days, far longer than the 30 to 90 days estimated to be appropriate to address their medical needs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
Their flexible, wraparound ear loops are also designed to stay in place during vigorous workouts, and they’re built to withstand sweaty workout sessions and runs thanks to their IPX7 rating for sweat and water resistance.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Lake then appealed to the Arizona Supreme Court, which instituted a temporary stay in the defamation lawsuit but later lifted it and rejected Lake's request.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
Some, but not all, migrants intend to stay in their new country permanently.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Verizon spent about $25 million in connectivity service upgrades in Detroit over the last year, 98% of which is staying in the city permanently, said Scott Hubble, principal engineer.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Probiotics are part of this microflora; their function is to help the skin’s microbiome stay in balance by keeping potentially harmful bacteria in check and preventing them from over-proliferating.
—Melanie Rud, SELF, 23 Apr. 2024
But scientists and environmental advocates calling for global chemical regulations note that plastic waste – and the chemicals it's made from – doesn't stay in the country where it is produced.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
Average stays in skilled nursing facilities, the most common location for a patient with long-term needs to go after treatment in a locked hospital unit, currently range from 331 to 789 days, far longer than the 30 to 90 days estimated to be appropriate to address their medical needs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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