stay out
phrasal 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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In fact, the government should just stay out of it.
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Mayor Mamdani expands warming resources The mayor said an additional 60 hotel shelter units are being used to help people stay out of the bitter cold.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Although Samuel and his siblings may have two very talented parents, the kids tend to stay out of the spotlight—and their parents are actively discouraging careers in Hollywood.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
To retain Watson and stay out of the most punitive payroll territory, the NBA’s second apron, other salary-shedding trades would be required.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
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Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Mayor Mamdani expands warming resources The mayor said an additional 60 hotel shelter units are being used to help people stay out of the bitter cold.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Although Samuel and his siblings may have two very talented parents, the kids tend to stay out of the spotlight—and their parents are actively discouraging careers in Hollywood.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
To retain Watson and stay out of the most punitive payroll territory, the NBA’s second apron, other salary-shedding trades would be required.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stay out
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“Stay out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20out. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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