stay out
verb
stayed out; staying out; stays out
1
: to avoid going into a place
They kicked us out of the bar and told us to stay out.
2
: to spend time away from home
She stayed out dancing all night.
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The public is asked to stay out of the business park.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Ocasio-Cortez, who may be eyeing a House leadership role or Senate bid, has stayed out of key New York City-area House races, unlike Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sanders, who are backing insurgents trying to oust incumbents.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 June 2026
The school is hoping continuity will help persuade players on the roster to stay out of the transfer portal.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
When the family got back into the carriage, the driver stayed out to take a photo.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Ocasio-Cortez, who may be eyeing a House leadership role or Senate bid, has stayed out of key New York City-area House races, unlike Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sanders, who are backing insurgents trying to oust incumbents.
—Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 22 June 2026
The school is hoping continuity will help persuade players on the roster to stay out of the transfer portal.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
When the family got back into the carriage, the driver stayed out to take a photo.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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