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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Vonn powered through a training session on Friday to be able to stay in the event.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
While the Fryemont Inn’s Historic Lodge and dining room are closed from late November to mid-April, guests can stay in the Stone Cottage Suites, Balcony Suites, or Log Cabin all year round.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Loveappella Roll-Top Maxi Skirt Maxi skirts are especially versatile, and this roll-top style by Loveappella can easily stay in your weekly closet rotation through every season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
In Sochi, the US ski and snowboard team bid on a hotel ahead of time for all of us to stay in.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
While the Fryemont Inn’s Historic Lodge and dining room are closed from late November to mid-April, guests can stay in the Stone Cottage Suites, Balcony Suites, or Log Cabin all year round.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Loveappella Roll-Top Maxi Skirt Maxi skirts are especially versatile, and this roll-top style by Loveappella can easily stay in your weekly closet rotation through every season.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
In Sochi, the US ski and snowboard team bid on a hotel ahead of time for all of us to stay in.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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