stay home

phrase

chiefly US
: to not go out for an activity
Let's stay home tonight.

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But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026 Daughters are typically expected to stay home to help care for younger siblings or act as caregivers for sick or aging family members. — Courtney Busch, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The 2027 forecast The question now is whether any of that pricing power persists once the event calendar normalizes, especially if airfares stay high and price-sensitive visitors stay home. — Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stay home

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“Stay home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20home. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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