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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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Southern Californians are being urged to stay out of the ocean as rip currents and waves are forecasted to continue posing a threat to beachgoers for several days.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Aside from a cameo here and there, the actress has largely stayed out of the spotlight in recent years.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
But that hasn’t helped the organization stay out of Republican crosshairs.
—ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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