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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Many are wondering how long will this snow stick around, after last month’s whopper caused big issues on streets and sidewalks. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026 Other judges have been more sympathetic to the NCAA’s concern that the unique character of college sports could be harmed if players stick around for years as perpetual graduate students. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Feb. 2026 The retailer has already confirmed that this mini sheet cake won’t be sticking around past April. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026 Do pay attention to the young Braves players trying to get a shot and the fringe veterans trying to stick around. Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 20 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 24 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

stick around

verb
: to stay or wait about : linger

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