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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Here for a romantic getaway, my husband and I stayed in the luxurious Kalinago king suite overlooking the ocean, with a private patio perfect for just-the-two-of-us lounging.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Set on the eve of the German invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands, the drama explores the situation for Belgian Jews, torn between staying in their homeland amid or fleeing for an unknown destiny, through the prism of a love story and the microcosm of the broadcast radio world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
With almost no foreign tourists allowed, who’s actually staying in these fancy accommodations?
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Whether property taxes are permanently lower, families can afford to stay in their homes, and government is more accountable to taxpayers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Set on the eve of the German invasion of Belgium and the Netherlands, the drama explores the situation for Belgian Jews, torn between staying in their homeland amid or fleeing for an unknown destiny, through the prism of a love story and the microcosm of the broadcast radio world.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
With almost no foreign tourists allowed, who’s actually staying in these fancy accommodations?
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Whether property taxes are permanently lower, families can afford to stay in their homes, and government is more accountable to taxpayers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Stay in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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