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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Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around. Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 2 July 2026 The under-the-radar member of the Florida Panthers’ core is sticking around. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 And stick around for the quick-but-effective post-soak foot massage before being sent on your way. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 However, the luxury tax’s second apron would seem to be preventing that from happening, even if Robinson himself seems interested in sticking around. John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 29 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 3 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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