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
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After an 8-9 season that invited promise in 2023, though, Paton went to a happy hour at Ocean Prime with Mauck, who marveled at the fact that the general manager had stuck around. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026 Infused with nourishing tsubaki meadow oil, texturizing pink salt, and a plant blend of kale, carrot, and lemon extracts that, together, strengthen and add moisture, this featherlight formula hydrates, de-frizzes, and disappears upon contact—though the results stick around for hours. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026 The pattern of morning clouds followed by afternoon sunshine will stick around for the first couple of days of March. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 Our big chance for rain this week comes on Tuesday and sticks around on Wednesday and ends on Thursday. Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 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 3 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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