stay in
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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There’s also the option to stay in connecting rooms, ideal for multi-gen crews.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The eight wolves that are not in packs rambled much farther and were less likely to stay in a specific area, Cassidy said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Fox is staying in the cozy crime space with a Season 3 renewal for Murder in a Small Town.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Sweeney stayed in contact with Lynch this winter.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The eight wolves that are not in packs rambled much farther and were less likely to stay in a specific area, Cassidy said.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Fox is staying in the cozy crime space with a Season 3 renewal for Murder in a Small Town.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Sweeney stayed in contact with Lynch this winter.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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