stay tuned
Americanverb (used without object)
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to continue watching or listening to the television or radio broadcast that is currently on.
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(used imperatively) remain attentive to any updates or developments that may be provided.
Example Sentences
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Watch the full interview above, and stay tuned for the next episode.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
“Please listen to emergency officials, stay tuned to local warnings, and have a safe holiday.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum told people in the storm's path to "stay tuned to official communications, to stay indoors, and not go out".
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025
“He likes cliff hangers. He loves to tell us to stay tuned for the next exciting episode and we fall for it every time,” a White House reporter explained.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025
But stay tuned because on August 18 he might be grounded all over again—unless he remembers his history!
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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