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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People often first learn about the world of work and money from their parents—and that early advice sticks around for life. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026 This is the kind of hotel where staff remember your name and stick around for years, welcoming repeat guests with their favorite drink or regular breakfast order. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Andrés Velásquez didn't stick around to become one more government critic jailed after Venezuela's 2024 presidential election. Egina Garcia Cano, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026 Cloud cover will stick around with a high of around 80 on Monday. Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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