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 theme's ties to the history of Christ were not well received by some critics who thought fashion should stay out of the church.
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Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Pointing to a shooting last year at Valley Fair on Black Friday, Allen argued that cultural programs help youth stay out of trouble by providing a sense of community.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Planning to stay out after the final whistle?
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Susannah is a veterinarian The youngest of her siblings, Susannah stays out of the limelight.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Pointing to a shooting last year at Valley Fair on Black Friday, Allen argued that cultural programs help youth stay out of trouble by providing a sense of community.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Planning to stay out after the final whistle?
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Susannah is a veterinarian The youngest of her siblings, Susannah stays out of the limelight.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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