stay in

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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For families While the vibe is much more honeymoon-y and grown-up than many of Bangkok’s other stays in the same price range, families are still very welcome. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Many industry critics were also outspoken when Netflix's studio and streaming deal was on the table, with particular focus on the future of movies staying in theaters. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 In Kansas City, afternoon readings are expected to stay in the low to mid-80s Tuesday and Wednesday, then Friday through Sunday. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026 Young gymnast Sasha, 7, another of the kids seen in Ash and Crayons, was staying in a house in the Zatoka area of Odessa that got hit by a Russian missile. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay in

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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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