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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Griffin has already landed a nine-year, $140 million extension, which is the largest deal in Pirates history and will ensure no matter what happens with Skenes, Pittsburgh can count on at least one of its homegrown superstars sticking around for the next decade. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Cloud cover is forecasted to stick around all day, and temperatures are likely to top out in the low 80s this afternoon with a slight breeze from the south. Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 The Bruins’ captain is fitting into the new-look offensive scheme nicely after choosing to stick around for one more season in Westwood. Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026 Cherry blossom season is the first true sign of spring for many, but these beautiful pink blooms only stick around for a few weeks each year. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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