stay put

idiom

: to not move or go anywhere
Stay put until I get back.

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Making women's voices heard While the exodus of rural women continues, some women stay put or return to rural areas to try to improve them. Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025 Remember to stay put, as the auroras may appear suddenly and last only a few minutes. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 Everything else can stay put or become mulch around trees, garden beds, and containers. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 Tens of thousands have been evacuated and shelter in place warnings have been issued for those deciding to stay put. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stay put

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“Stay put.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20put. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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