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.
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Sanchez stayed in Greece afterwards to spend some vacation time with his family.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For a ritzier option that stays in character, head to the Paris Café by Jean-Georges, where the celebrity chef’s menu is based on historic flight meals from the era, like Champagne chicken and poached pear almond cake.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
They are believed to be staying in the areas of Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Cornelius and North Portland.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For a ritzier option that stays in character, head to the Paris Café by Jean-Georges, where the celebrity chef’s menu is based on historic flight meals from the era, like Champagne chicken and poached pear almond cake.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
They are believed to be staying in the areas of Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Cornelius and North Portland.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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