stick around

verb

stuck around; sticking around; sticks around
Synonyms of stick aroundnext

intransitive verb

: to stay or wait about : linger

Examples of stick around in a Sentence

we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
Recent Examples on the Web
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But some of those who weathered economic storms stuck around to learn, tweak, and tinker their way to good hooch. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Whether the inspiration is a damp forest floor, a steaming cup of tea or a kitchen full of holiday baking, shoppers are reaching for perfumes that evoke a specific moment and stick around long enough to keep telling that story. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 Low storm chances will stick around into early Tuesday, June 16, according to the NWS. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 None of which will be forgotten by The Garden faithful that stuck around to witness one of the greatest Knicks playoff games ever. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stick around

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stick around was in 1878

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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stick%20around. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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