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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Lap 217: Team Penske teammates Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney stay out!
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Authorities are urging people to stay out of the sun, hydrate frequently, and check on older adults.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Since the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl earlier this year, Kelce and superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift — coming off the record-breaking Eras Tour — have stayed out of the public eye.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
The orca stays out of sight for several seconds, but a few thuds can be heard, which Skorobogatova says is the whale hitting the boat.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Authorities are urging people to stay out of the sun, hydrate frequently, and check on older adults.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Since the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl earlier this year, Kelce and superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift — coming off the record-breaking Eras Tour — have stayed out of the public eye.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
The orca stays out of sight for several seconds, but a few thuds can be heard, which Skorobogatova says is the whale hitting the boat.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 12 May 2025
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 25 May. 2025.
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